H-1B Mechanical Engineer Salary in Indianapolis, IN

Based on 66 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026

$82K
Median Salary
$80K
25th Percentile
$96K
75th Percentile

Across 66 certified Labor Condition Applications for Mechanical Engineer roles in Indianapolis, the average certified wage is $87,989, with most offers falling between $80K and $96K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.

DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Indianapolis, IN

Wage LevelDescriptionAnnual Wage
Level IEntry-level, basic understanding of duties$51,000
Level IIQualified, some supervision required$65,000
Level III ★Experienced, works independently (most common)$82,000
Level IVSenior / Lead, sets direction for others$98,000

Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 17-2141.00 (Mechanical Engineers) in the Indianapolis area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.

Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineers in Indianapolis

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Cummins Inc.
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Eli Lilly and Company

Ranked by certified Mechanical Engineer LCA volume in Indianapolis (FY2022–2026).

Take-Home Pay Note — Indiana

Indiana has a flat 3.05% state income tax plus a county income tax (~2% in Marion County).

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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 66 Mechanical Engineer filings in Indianapolis.