As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Indiana is $67,258, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,293 weekly, or $5,605 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Indiana vary widely, spanning from $58,147 to $77,136. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,489) and 75th percentile ($72,429), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,136 per year. This $9,940 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Indiana Highway Engineer often earn 3.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 nationwide for Highway Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $58,147 IN May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $62,489 IN May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $67,258 IN May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $72,429 IN May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $77,136 IN May 18, 2021
25% $62,489 10% $58,147 90% $77,136 75% $72,429 $67,258 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $66,811 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $71,015 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $69,171 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $67,254 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $67,844 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $69,097 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $68,286 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $70,941 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $67,844 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $69,835 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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