Bloomington engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Bloomington, IN metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$100,517
Bloomington
Top earners
$143,777
Higher end
vs national
-17% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
IN
Indiana
Engineers in the Bloomington, IN metro earn an estimated $100,517, -17% vs national, with top earners near $143,777. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Bloomington
Estimated pay for each discipline in Bloomington. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $163,190 | $193,480 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $114,400 | $145,740 | Verified | ||
| Biomedical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,180 | $163,420 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,170 | $157,570 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $98,680 | $127,950 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $96,100 | $154,370 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $96,100 | $154,370 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $96,100 | $154,370 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $96,100 | $154,370 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $96,100 | $154,370 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $96,100 | $154,370 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $95,040 | $132,380 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$163,190
90th
$193,480
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$114,400
90th
$145,740
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Biomedical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,180
90th
$163,420
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,170
90th
$157,570
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$98,680
90th
$127,950
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$96,100
90th
$154,370
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,100
90th
$154,370
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,100
90th
$154,370
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,100
90th
$154,370
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,100
90th
$154,370
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,100
90th
$154,370
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$95,040
90th
$132,380
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What affects engineering pay in Bloomington
- ▹Local market. Bloomington pay runs -17% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Indiana statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Bloomington, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Bloomington — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Bloomington, IN, weighted by local employment (1,100 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →