Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Indiana compares
Indiana's median is $51,200, $6,350 (11.0%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 29th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $72,650 or more and the bottom 10% under $35,860. That range is narrower than the national one.
The average ($54,250) is 6.0% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 450 marine mechanics work in Indiana, 1.9% of the U.S. total. That is close to the U.S. average for a workforce its size.
Pay distribution: Indiana vs. United States
Indiana median $51,200
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Indiana annual | Indiana hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,860 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $44,270 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $51,200 | $24.62 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $62,780 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $72,650 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $54,250 | $26.08 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Indiana
How much does a marine mechanic make in Indiana?
The median is $51,200 a year, or $24.62 an hour (May 2025). The average is $54,250.
Is Indiana a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 29th of 50, 11.0% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Indiana?
About 450.