The average salary in Indiana is $58,995 per year (median, 2024). The highest-paying job in IN is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $233,360. This page covers all 740 occupations tracked by BLS in Indiana.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2024 | Last updated: 2026-04-02
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $233,360 | $300,200 | 540 |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $227,190 | $223,510 | 740 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $225,900 | $252,090 | 830 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $215,590 | $207,180 | 500 |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $207,610 | $281,730 | 1,270 |
| 6 | Orthodontists | $174,140 | $169,610 | 150 |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,820 | $142,930 | 760 |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $162,110 | $200,000 | 2,550 |
| 9 | Air Traffic Controllers | $150,780 | $136,910 | 590 |
| 10 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $142,580 | $148,970 | 60 |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,940 | $147,790 | 4,360 |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $134,930 | $130,600 | 6,530 |
| 13 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,590 | $146,340 | 0 |
| 14 | Podiatrists | $133,060 | $163,400 | 170 |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,020 | $139,580 | 7,200 |
| 16 | Medical Dosimetrists | $125,570 | $127,180 | 80 |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $125,280 | $135,840 | 11,030 |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $125,250 | $131,120 | 1,980 |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,470 | $123,320 | 6,740 |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $123,930 | $130,540 | 2,610 |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $123,590 | $131,620 | 3,380 |
| 22 | Aerospace Engineers | $123,090 | $116,020 | 420 |
| 23 | Lawyers | $121,530 | $144,500 | 8,890 |
| 24 | Physicists | $120,330 | $140,130 | 210 |
| 25 | Optometrists | $119,950 | $117,600 | 920 |
| 26 | Nurse Midwives | $117,530 | $120,090 | 100 |
| 27 | Sales Managers | $117,500 | $134,820 | 9,400 |
| 28 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $114,000 | $123,230 | 140 |
| 29 | Purchasing Managers | $113,330 | $120,390 | 1,260 |
| 30 | Fundraising Managers | $112,960 | $123,820 | 490 |
The average salary in Indiana ($58,995) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, pays $174,365 more than the IN average.
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All salary figures for Indiana from BLS OEWS, May 2024.
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