Comprehensive salary overview for Indiana based on 3,161,710 workers across 746 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Indiana based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | $224,250 | 350 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $205,780 | $290,710 | 2,200 |
| 3 | Orthodontists | $203,520 | $194,640 | 130 |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | $208,190 | 970 |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | $245,450 | 660 |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | $151,510 | 720 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $176,990 | $209,500 | 2,700 |
| 8 | Airline Pilot | $171,050 | $188,780 | N/A |
| 9 | Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | $142,480 | 620 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | $151,520 | 4,490 |
| 11 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $143,850 | $153,410 | 70 |
| 12 | Pharmacist | $138,690 | $133,700 | 6,200 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,750 | $145,560 | 7,620 |
| 14 | Podiatrists | $133,320 | $142,140 | 210 |
| 15 | Database Architects | $133,150 | $132,150 | 670 |
| 16 | Financial Manager | $132,320 | $146,180 | 11,440 |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $132,200 | $144,210 | 2,150 |
| 18 | Medical Dosimetrists | $131,190 | $134,380 | 40 |
| 19 | Fundraising Managers | $131,010 | $134,450 | 480 |
| 20 | Marketing Manager | $130,730 | $142,930 | 3,740 |
| 21 | Lawyer | $130,120 | $158,270 | 8,510 |
| 22 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,880 | $150,470 | N/A |
| 23 | Nurse Midwives | $129,010 | $130,210 | 100 |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,280 | $126,520 | 7,470 |
| 25 | Optometrists | $127,080 | $133,060 | 960 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Indiana by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,790 | 12,830 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $24,920 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,580 | 6,280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,420 | 43,880 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,200 | 2,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,290 | 101,500 |
| Dishwashers | $28,320 | 6,660 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,330 | 9,720 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,550 | 10,730 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $28,570 | 560 |
The most common jobs in Indiana by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 101,500 | $28,290 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 97,350 | $39,820 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 96,690 | $42,770 |
| Retail Salespersons | 82,400 | $30,300 |
| Registered Nurse | 68,950 | $80,740 |
| Cashiers | 67,770 | $28,640 |
| Office Clerks, General | 66,160 | $43,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 62,540 | $35,510 |
| Truck Driver | 57,870 | $60,090 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 54,690 | $31,440 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.