Muncie engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Muncie, IN metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$88,311
Muncie
Top earners
$124,475
Higher end
vs national
-27% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
IN
Indiana
Engineers in the Muncie, IN metro earn an estimated $88,311, -27% vs national, with top earners near $124,475. 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 Muncie
Estimated pay for each discipline in Muncie. 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 | $123,520 | $179,520 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $96,930 | $142,870 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $96,930 | $142,870 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $96,930 | $142,870 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $96,930 | $142,870 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $96,930 | $142,870 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $96,930 | $142,870 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $83,570 | $122,020 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $81,740 | $105,980 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$123,520
90th
$179,520
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$96,930
90th
$142,870
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,930
90th
$142,870
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,930
90th
$142,870
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,930
90th
$142,870
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,930
90th
$142,870
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,930
90th
$142,870
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$83,570
90th
$122,020
View details - Verified
Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$81,740
90th
$105,980
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What affects engineering pay in Muncie
- ▹Local market. Muncie pay runs -27% 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 Muncie, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Muncie — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 3 engineering occupations in Muncie, IN, weighted by local employment (320 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →