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Tech Salaries in Indianapolis, IN

Government-verified salary data for 47 tech occupations in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$89,770
Median Tech Salary
47,520
Tech Employment
47
Occupations

Highest Paid Tech Roles

Database Architects
$136,990
Computer Network Architects
$130,680
Materials Engineers
$127,230
Engineers, All Other
$121,350
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
$120,060
Chemical Engineers
$118,010
Aerospace Engineers
$112,140
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
$108,350
Software Developers
$106,870
Electrical Engineers
$104,210

How Indianapolis, IN Compares

Software developers in Indianapolis, IN earn a median salary of $106,870, which is 21.4% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Indianapolis, IN

Role Median P25 P75 Employment
Database Architects$136,990$116,180$169,750290
Computer Network Architects$130,680$101,300$157,0801,010
Materials Engineers$127,230$85,560$127,240160
Engineers, All Other$121,350$101,990$135,860400
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$120,060$106,590$141,030320
Chemical Engineers$118,010$104,030$119,030--
Aerospace Engineers$112,140$87,170$135,450330
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$108,350$86,570$137,520430
Software Developers$106,870$83,990$135,0607,140
Electrical Engineers$104,210$81,160$130,6701,260
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$103,050$64,390$133,700780
Computer Hardware Engineers$102,880$97,680$135,03070
Computer Programmers$102,070$85,790$131,380550
Computer Systems Analysts$101,890$79,320$130,9705,080
Civil Engineers$101,830$79,500$125,4402,000
Computer Occupations, All Other$101,780$69,280$120,9901,990
Actuaries$101,040$81,450$131,110490
Industrial Engineers$100,730$81,270$123,8702,900
Database Administrators$99,990$78,680$126,310430
Data Scientists$99,110$77,140$133,4101,880
Mechanical Engineers$98,680$79,880$128,6602,140
Information Security Analysts$98,060$72,800$128,850980
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93,510$75,950$110,000990
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89,770$73,930$110,5201,850
Environmental Engineers$87,470$71,090$114,570260
Computer and Information Research Scientists$86,800$68,840$108,080120
Operations Research Analysts$86,660$69,240$121,570640
Statisticians$84,570$43,660$147,600130
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$83,240$83,240$83,240300
Web Developers$82,820$65,990$104,580300
Surveyors$81,560$65,670$101,790250
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80,100$63,410$101,640170
Computer Network Support Specialists$79,910$61,740$104,8801,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,400$67,560$90,280370
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78,120$66,720$102,18080
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,240$58,690$82,750440
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,040$55,140$77,980--
Landscape Architects$70,800$57,240$84,040120
Mechanical Drafters$69,240$58,220$83,430310
Web and Digital Interface Designers$67,530$56,110$90,740490
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,650$48,550$78,360540
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$65,240$62,520$76,070110
Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,330$51,980$76,640980
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$61,990$49,620$73,040380
Computer User Support Specialists$60,080$47,900$75,3005,270
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,840$48,830$76,750670
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58,850$46,520$62,980390

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Indianapolis, IN?
The highest paying tech jobs in Indianapolis, IN are Database Architects ($136,990 median), Computer Network Architects ($130,680 median), Materials Engineers ($127,230 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.
How much do software engineers make in Indianapolis, IN?
Software developers in Indianapolis, IN earn a median salary of $106,870, with salaries ranging from $83,990 at the 25th percentile to $135,060 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 7,140 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.