Indiana salaries by occupation
The median worker in Indiana earned $46,930 a year in 2024, about $22.56 an hour, 5.2% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 665 occupations.
Median pay $46,930 $22.56 per hour
Vs national median -5.2% U.S. $49,500
Workers 3,186,690 wage and salary
Occupations reported 665 with at least 100 employed
What Indiana is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pourers and Casters, Metal | 8.8× | 1,060 | $54,110 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 8.47× | 3,560 | $75,630 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 7.22× | 5,730 | $73,540 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 4.83× | 1,850 | $45,240 |
| Furniture Finishers | 4.27× | 1,260 | $46,300 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | 3.6× | 750 | $55,540 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 3.58× | 520 | $40,530 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 3.57× | 3,450 | $37,650 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.52× | 2,640 | $38,970 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3.3× | 990 | $48,590 |
Metro areas in Indiana
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 15 Indiana metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $51,510 | $24.76 | 4,473,740 | #56 |
| Cincinnati | $48,490 | $23.31 | 1,092,300 | #119 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $48,210 | $23.18 | 1,096,770 | #130 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,750 | $22.96 | 686,050 | #151 |
| Kokomo | $47,310 | $22.74 | 35,550 | #175 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $47,070 | $22.63 | 102,060 | #181 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $47,050 | $22.62 | 128,550 | #182 |
| Fort Wayne | $46,630 | $22.42 | 224,020 | #198 |
| Columbus | $46,490 | $22.35 | 50,880 | #204 |
| Bloomington | $46,430 | $22.32 | 73,180 | #206 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $45,800 | $22.02 | 131,060 | #232 |
| Evansville | $45,220 | $21.74 | 134,960 | #251 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $44,190 | $21.25 | 41,240 | #290 |
| Terre Haute | $43,960 | $21.13 | 64,580 | #297 |
| Muncie | $43,000 | $20.67 | 44,580 | #315 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | $112.12 | 350 | #2 of 25 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | $98.93 | 2,200 | #9 of 33 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | $97.32 | 970 | #20 of 37 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | $85.18 | 720 | #12 of 31 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | $85.09 | 2,700 | #20 of 46 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | $74.90 | 620 | #10 of 36 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | $69.66 | 4,490 | #38 of 49 |
| Pharmacists | $138,690 | $66.68 | 6,200 | #13 of 51 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,750 | $64.78 | 7,620 | #39 of 49 |
| Podiatrists | $133,320 | $64.09 | 210 | #16 of 21 |
| Database Architects | $133,150 | $64.01 | 670 | #17 of 41 |
| Financial Managers | $132,320 | $63.62 | 11,440 | #34 of 51 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 101,500 | $28,290 | $13.60 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 97,350 | $39,820 | $19.14 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 96,690 | $42,770 | $20.56 |
| Retail Salespersons | 82,400 | $30,300 | $14.57 |
| Registered Nurses | 68,950 | $80,740 | $38.82 |
| Cashiers | 67,770 | $28,640 | $13.77 |
| Office Clerks, General | 66,160 | $43,420 | $20.88 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 62,540 | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 57,870 | $60,090 | $28.89 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 54,690 | $31,440 | $15.11 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Indiana
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 86
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $110,160
- Power Plant Operators $102,730
- Gas Plant Operators $83,420
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $77,450
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $75,630
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $73,540
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $69,580
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $68,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,970
- Tool and Die Makers $63,590
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $62,050
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $58,900
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $55,170
- Pourers and Casters, Metal $54,110
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,070
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,190
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $52,000
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $51,490
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $51,170
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,000
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,960
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $50,890
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,290
- Machinists $48,910
- Tire Builders $48,740
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,590
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,460
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,390
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,220
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $47,820
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,690
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,590
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $47,450
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $47,370
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,280
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,990
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $46,990
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $46,880
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,460
- Furniture Finishers $46,300
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,250
- Food Batchmakers $46,040
- Printing Press Operators $45,740
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $45,550
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,540
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,400
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $45,240
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,760
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $44,730
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,610
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,810
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $43,590
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $43,290
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,820
- Etchers and Engravers $42,790
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,770
- Production Workers, All Other $42,390
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $41,600
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,430
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $41,230
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $40,530
- Upholsterers $40,040
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $39,860
- Woodworkers, All Other $39,830
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,560
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $39,470
- Medical Appliance Technicians $39,330
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $39,140
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $39,110
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $39,040
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,970
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,750
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,730
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,280
- Helpers--Production Workers $38,190
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,130
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,910
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $37,910
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,500
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,420
- Sewing Machine Operators $37,070
- Bakers $36,350
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $36,290
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $35,790
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $30,680
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,960
Education and library 56
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,470
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $102,780
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $101,780
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $99,170
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,490
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,490
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $82,870
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $82,480
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,220
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $81,970
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,440
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $81,010
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $80,410
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $79,860
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,710
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $78,400
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,360
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $77,310
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $77,270
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $77,030
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,790
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $75,460
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $73,630
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $66,920
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $65,600
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $65,220
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $63,960
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,870
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $63,660
- Instructional Coordinators $63,290
- Farm and Home Management Educators $63,080
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $62,690
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,180
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,500
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,990
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,100
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $58,620
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,370
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,910
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $57,060
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $56,730
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $55,900
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $53,900
- Curators $53,850
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $49,240
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,880
- Tutors $46,670
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $43,150
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,480
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,430
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,830
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $36,350
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,320
- Library Technicians $32,420
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,460
Office and administrative support 48
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,910
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $58,330
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,910
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $57,760
- Brokerage Clerks $56,060
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $55,410
- Meter Readers, Utilities $52,070
- Cargo and Freight Agents $52,040
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $51,550
- Financial Clerks, All Other $50,340
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,380
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,460
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,200
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,260
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,880
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,790
- Procurement Clerks $46,610
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,450
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,870
- New Accounts Clerks $45,850
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $45,580
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,520
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $45,340
- Statistical Assistants $44,780
- Billing and Posting Clerks $44,720
- Office Clerks, General $43,420
- Order Clerks $43,360
- Bill and Account Collectors $42,390
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $42,020
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,640
- Customer Service Representatives $41,600
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,090
- Data Entry Keyers $39,800
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,220
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $39,030
- File Clerks $38,790
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $38,750
- Tellers $38,350
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $38,100
- Couriers and Messengers $37,470
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $37,360
- Gambling Cage Workers $36,890
- Word Processors and Typists $36,010
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $34,720
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,490
- Library Assistants, Clerical $28,820
Construction and extraction 47
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $113,710
- Boilermakers $83,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,570
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $79,320
- Pipelayers $75,320
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $74,210
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $73,870
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,370
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $72,050
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $68,200
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $67,830
- Electricians $65,480
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,560
- Construction and Building Inspectors $63,750
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $62,980
- Carpenters $60,510
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $59,990
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $59,830
- Sheet Metal Workers $59,600
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $59,280
- Glaziers $57,710
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $56,960
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $55,660
- Roofers $55,640
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $53,480
- Rock Splitters, Quarry $53,430
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $52,370
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $52,150
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $51,310
- Stonemasons $50,960
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $50,510
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $50,420
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,010
- Tile and Stone Setters $49,770
- Construction Laborers $49,520
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $49,330
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $49,010
- Highway Maintenance Workers $48,570
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $48,380
- Carpet Installers $47,210
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $45,440
- Fence Erectors $43,900
- Helpers--Carpenters $39,760
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $39,540
- Helpers--Electricians $39,420
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $38,660
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,220
Healthcare practitioners 46
- Nurse Anesthetists $233,200
- Pediatricians, General $202,420
- Dentists, General $176,990
- Pharmacists $138,690
- Podiatrists $133,320
- Physician Assistants $132,200
- Nurse Midwives $129,010
- Nurse Practitioners $128,280
- Optometrists $127,080
- Veterinarians $119,230
- Physical Therapists $99,310
- Radiation Therapists $98,130
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $96,780
- Occupational Therapists $93,500
- Dental Hygienists $90,290
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $87,870
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $84,410
- Speech-Language Pathologists $84,330
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $82,960
- Registered Nurses $80,740
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $79,790
- Chiropractors $79,070
- Respiratory Therapists $77,820
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $76,600
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $67,970
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $63,830
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,690
- Surgical Technologists $61,610
- Exercise Physiologists $61,080
- Surgical Assistants $60,380
- Therapists, All Other $58,690
- Paramedics $58,260
- Athletic Trainers $57,750
- Hearing Aid Specialists $55,790
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,420
- Recreational Therapists $51,930
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,520
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,300
- Medical Records Specialists $47,170
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $44,410
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $43,200
- Pharmacy Technicians $40,020
- Emergency Medical Technicians $39,850
- Psychiatric Technicians $39,140
- Opticians, Dispensing $37,740
- Dietetic Technicians $31,620
Installation, maintenance and repair 44
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $102,160
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $100,260
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers $89,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
- Millwrights $75,710
- Rail Car Repairers $72,740
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians $67,070
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $66,600
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,670
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $64,310
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,070
- Medical Equipment Repairers $62,920
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $62,540
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,920
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,050
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $60,440
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $60,330
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,310
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $58,930
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $56,750
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $56,150
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $55,540
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,590
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $51,300
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $49,590
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,550
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $49,320
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,290
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $48,080
- Riggers $47,580
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,550
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,520
- Home Appliance Repairers $47,460
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $47,120
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $46,740
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $46,710
- Mechanical Door Repairers $46,690
- Motorcycle Mechanics $43,920
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $40,050
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $39,610
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $38,920
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $38,170
- Tire Repairers and Changers $36,060
- Bicycle Repairers $35,010
Management 36
- Chief Executives $205,780
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $144,880
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $134,750
- Financial Managers $132,320
- Fundraising Managers $131,010
- Marketing Managers $130,730
- Sales Managers $126,740
- Human Resources Managers $126,400
- Purchasing Managers $120,840
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $110,300
- Public Relations Managers $110,200
- General and Operations Managers $108,410
- Industrial Production Managers $105,320
- Administrative Services Managers $104,580
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $104,450
- Medical and Health Services Managers $101,030
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $99,900
- Construction Managers $99,600
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,950
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,660
- Facilities Managers $97,700
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $94,060
- Natural Sciences Managers $88,610
- Education Administrators, All Other $79,970
- Managers, All Other $79,080
- Funeral Home Managers $70,210
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $68,610
- Social and Community Service Managers $64,970
- Emergency Management Directors $63,540
- Food Service Managers $61,930
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $61,550
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,160
- Lodging Managers $60,870
- Personal Service Managers, All Other $57,070
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $50,250
- Legislators $39,940
Transport and material moving 33
- Air Traffic Controllers $155,790
- Ship Engineers $100,000
- Commercial Pilots $96,730
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $82,460
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,510
- Transportation Inspectors $78,100
- Locomotive Engineers $63,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,930
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,090
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $59,260
- Crane and Tower Operators $57,890
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $50,400
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $49,280
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $48,680
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $47,900
- Bus Drivers, School $47,070
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $45,410
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,310
- Airfield Operations Specialists $43,420
- Light Truck Drivers $43,070
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,820
- Aircraft Service Attendants $38,850
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,640
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $37,650
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $36,380
- Driver/Sales Workers $35,660
- Stockers and Order Fillers $35,510
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,280
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,550
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $32,920
- Transportation Workers, All Other $32,880
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $32,510
- Parking Attendants $30,590
Arts, design, entertainment and media 32
- Art Directors $98,560
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $93,860
- Technical Writers $78,240
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $75,420
- Music Directors and Composers $71,640
- Writers and Authors $62,080
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $61,350
- Public Relations Specialists $61,110
- Interior Designers $60,590
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $56,800
- Graphic Designers $56,440
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $56,260
- Producers and Directors $54,600
- Editors $51,550
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $50,910
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other $49,150
- Audio and Video Technicians $48,190
- Film and Video Editors $47,540
- Interpreters and Translators $47,470
- Lighting Technicians $45,690
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $45,470
- Broadcast Technicians $39,930
- Photographers $37,270
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $37,060
- Coaches and Scouts $36,740
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,300
- Floral Designers $33,800
- Actors not reported
- Dancers not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
- Disc Jockeys, Except Radio not reported
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other not reported
Life, physical and social science 30
- Psychologists, All Other $123,880
- Physicists $110,410
- Biological Scientists, All Other $87,050
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $84,640
- Food Scientists and Technologists $81,060
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,770
- Microbiologists $80,110
- Soil and Plant Scientists $79,820
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $79,290
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,760
- Epidemiologists $77,530
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,380
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,220
- Chemists $75,880
- School Psychologists $74,760
- Urban and Regional Planners $66,380
- Forensic Science Technicians $65,770
- Physical Scientists, All Other $64,300
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $63,570
- Conservation Scientists $62,880
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,610
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,440
- Foresters $53,650
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $53,190
- Chemical Technicians $51,980
- Social Science Research Assistants $50,130
- Biological Technicians $50,070
- Food Science Technicians $48,060
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,680
- Agricultural Technicians $45,940
Business and financial 29
- Personal Financial Advisors $101,670
- Financial Risk Specialists $98,820
- Project Management Specialists $92,790
- Management Analysts $89,990
- Financial Specialists, All Other $87,760
- Budget Analysts $83,090
- Labor Relations Specialists $81,820
- Financial and Investment Analysts $80,420
- Financial Examiners $78,440
- Logisticians $78,430
- Accountants and Auditors $77,410
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,800
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $72,020
- Compliance Officers $71,980
- Cost Estimators $71,590
- Insurance Underwriters $71,490
- Loan Officers $71,400
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,580
- Fundraisers $65,710
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,540
- Credit Analysts $64,230
- Training and Development Specialists $63,440
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,380
- Human Resources Specialists $62,230
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $61,010
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,810
- Credit Counselors $50,440
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,410
- Tax Preparers $46,430
Architecture and engineering 29
- Chemical Engineers $115,570
- Engineers, All Other $106,040
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $105,850
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $105,750
- Aerospace Engineers $104,160
- Electrical Engineers $101,520
- Mechanical Engineers $99,200
- Materials Engineers $98,290
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $97,630
- Industrial Engineers $97,080
- Environmental Engineers $95,630
- Computer Hardware Engineers $95,120
- Civil Engineers $95,000
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,200
- Surveyors $81,010
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $80,830
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,000
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $64,270
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $64,200
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,050
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,540
- Mechanical Drafters $62,240
- Landscape Architects $62,130
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,480
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,860
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $58,810
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $54,730
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,620
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $40,020
Personal care and service 24
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $60,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $60,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $50,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,210
- Skincare Specialists $43,900
- Barbers $43,590
- Animal Trainers $38,530
- Residential Advisors $38,240
- Crematory Operators $37,930
- Funeral Attendants $34,330
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,520
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,090
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,480
- Concierges $29,920
- Gambling Dealers $29,710
- Childcare Workers $29,340
- Recreation Workers $29,140
- Animal Caretakers $28,800
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $28,760
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $28,580
- Tour and Travel Guides $28,570
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,200
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,580
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $24,920
Protective service 22
- Fish and Game Wardens $99,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $77,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $75,650
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,600
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,540
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $66,090
- Firefighters $61,470
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $58,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $55,160
- Animal Control Workers $46,280
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,970
- Bailiffs $45,480
- Private Detectives and Investigators $45,400
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,570
- Parking Enforcement Workers $41,500
- Security Guards $37,560
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,100
- School Bus Monitors $31,650
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,000
Computing and mathematics 19
- Database Architects $133,150
- Statisticians $113,030
- Computer Network Architects $107,770
- Software Developers $103,570
- Actuaries $97,640
- Computer Occupations, All Other $96,530
- Computer Systems Analysts $96,470
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,870
- Operations Research Analysts $84,150
- Data Scientists $84,050
- Computer Programmers $83,670
- Database Administrators $83,600
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $83,590
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,490
- Information Security Analysts $78,290
- Web Developers $73,790
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $70,550
- Computer Network Support Specialists $67,440
- Computer User Support Specialists $55,030
Sales 19
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $101,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $78,750
- Sales Engineers $77,160
- Real Estate Brokers $76,330
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $74,810
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,160
- Insurance Sales Agents $61,710
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,400
- Advertising Sales Agents $58,990
- Real Estate Sales Agents $50,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,880
- Travel Agents $46,860
- Parts Salespersons $36,530
- Counter and Rental Clerks $36,050
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,180
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $32,810
- Telemarketers $32,410
- Retail Salespersons $30,300
- Cashiers $28,640
Community and social service 16
- Social Workers, All Other $80,410
- Healthcare Social Workers $67,220
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,920
- Health Education Specialists $59,950
- Clergy $57,580
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,470
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,530
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $54,410
- Counselors, All Other $51,800
- Marriage and Family Therapists $51,710
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,400
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,280
- Community Health Workers $45,980
- Rehabilitation Counselors $45,730
- Social and Human Service Assistants $41,130
- Religious Workers, All Other $35,450
Healthcare support 16
- Physical Therapist Assistants $62,890
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,390
- Massage Therapists $52,740
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,440
- Dental Assistants $47,980
- Psychiatric Aides $43,220
- Medical Assistants $42,390
- Medical Equipment Preparers $40,710
- Orderlies $38,820
- Medical Transcriptionists $38,240
- Phlebotomists $38,200
- Nursing Assistants $37,330
- Pharmacy Aides $35,450
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,270
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,440
- Physical Therapist Aides $29,020
Food preparation and serving 14
- Chefs and Head Cooks $57,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,860
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,080
- Cooks, Restaurant $35,040
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,670
- Cooks, Short Order $30,700
- Food Preparation Workers $30,090
- Cooks, Fast Food $28,610
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,550
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,330
- Dishwashers $28,320
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,290
- Waiters and Waitresses $27,420
- Bartenders $22,790
Building and grounds maintenance 8
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,380
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,540
- Pest Control Workers $47,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,650
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $46,280
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,980
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,240
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,740
Farming, fishing and forestry 6
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $66,990
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $48,930
- Agricultural Inspectors $48,420
- Logging Equipment Operators $45,920
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $38,120
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,930
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Indiana?
The median across all occupations is $46,930 a year, or $22.56 an hour, covering 3,186,690 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Indiana?
Nurse Anesthetists ($233,200), Chief Executives ($205,780), Pediatricians, General ($202,420) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Indiana employ the most people in?
Fast Food and Counter Workers, with 101,500 employed at a median of $28,290. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Indiana electricity averages 18.15¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.