165 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Indiana (2024)

There are 165 occupations in Indiana with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $233,360/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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165
Jobs Over $75K

$233,360

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$98,037

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

477,200

Workers in These Jobs

All 165 Jobs Paying Over $75K in Indiana

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary 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	N/A
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
31	Training and Development Managers	$110,690	$120,730	480
32	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$108,820	$103,930	400
33	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,480	$130,640	210
34	Computer Network Architects	$108,220	$112,560	2,640
35	Veterinarians	$106,760	$124,120	1,840
36	Chemical Engineers	$105,810	$106,440	350
37	Software Developers	$105,740	$110,580	13,440
38	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,580	$122,020	1,300
39	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$104,050	$113,290	110
40	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,310	$108,090	290
41	General and Operations Managers	$103,050	$129,530	49,470
42	Statisticians	$102,150	$105,440	230
43	Materials Scientists	$102,130	$105,430	50
44	Public Relations Managers	$101,690	$115,620	510
45	Industrial Production Managers	$101,670	$110,200	8,850
46	Engineers, All Other	$100,720	$102,870	1,920
47	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$100,270	$115,540	190
48	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$99,410	$102,130	1,860
49	Medical and Health Services Managers	$99,290	$112,690	11,620
50	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$98,860	$105,930	3,220
51	Construction Managers	$98,840	$106,770	5,450
52	Physical Therapists	$98,620	$96,760	4,840
53	Electrical Engineers	$98,270	$101,030	3,370
54	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$98,060	$99,500	60
55	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$98,050	$113,070	90
56	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$97,290	$97,020	6,160
57	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$97,100	$93,290	780
58	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$96,900	$94,670	360
59	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$96,160	$105,700	1,570
60	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$96,060	$88,680	3,440
61	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$95,730	$111,110	2,920
62	Commercial Pilots	$95,710	$106,240	880
63	Power Plant Operators	$95,680	$92,890	1,160
64	Information Security Analysts	$95,640	$102,690	1,490
65	Personal Financial Advisors	$95,410	$155,480	5,380
66	Administrative Services Managers	$95,270	$106,110	5,340
67	Materials Engineers	$95,140	$94,310	420
68	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,100	$97,060	110
69	Mechanical Engineers	$94,930	$97,460	9,170
70	Computer Occupations, All Other	$94,720	$94,460	2,920
71	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$94,120	$100,120	5,290
72	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$93,450	$82,220	130
73	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$93,180	$88,830	340
74	Computer Systems Analysts	$92,310	$96,610	10,900
75	Facilities Managers	$91,330	$98,180	3,140
76	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$90,830	$85,320	1,220
77	Locomotive Engineers	$89,230	$74,060	1,050
78	Computer Hardware Engineers	$89,190	$93,710	270
79	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$88,730	$91,390	290
80	Environmental Engineers	$88,630	$94,110	460
81	Industrial Engineers	$88,360	$94,210	10,910
82	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$88,070	$88,350	330
83	Financial Risk Specialists	$87,150	$94,320	370
84	Audiologists	$86,740	$89,950	310
85	Radiation Therapists	$86,490	$89,680	320
86	Occupational Therapists	$86,440	$88,700	4,080
87	Commercial Divers	$86,410	$83,430	50
88	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$86,300	$88,770	1,270
89	Gambling Managers	$85,910	$90,140	90
90	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$84,630	$88,630	1,550
91	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$84,260	$84,220	230
92	Database Architects	$84,020	$93,180	700
93	Project Management Specialists	$83,910	$90,890	9,890
94	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,900	$87,510	190
95	Financial Specialists, All Other	$83,680	$83,760	1,750
96	Management Analysts	$83,560	$94,760	12,140
97	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,250	$121,580	4,610
98	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$82,910	$83,220	150
99	Budget Analysts	$82,840	$81,950	540
100	Operations Research Analysts	$82,600	$88,120	1,660
101	Civil Engineers	$82,580	$90,870	3,990
102	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$82,500	$90,750	360
103	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$82,360	$88,770	680
104	Dental Hygienists	$82,340	$82,800	4,770
105	Actuaries	$82,310	$111,210	350
106	Ship Engineers	$82,200	$101,100	140
107	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$82,060	$103,470	610
108	Art Directors	$82,050	$84,620	430
109	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,050	$96,490	1,120
110	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,040	$88,250	400
111	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$81,960	$84,960	N/A
112	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,880	$108,210	2,010
113	Computer Programmers	$81,830	$98,000	3,410
114	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,820	$89,350	60
115	Data Scientists	$81,620	$92,520	2,440
116	Natural Sciences Managers	$81,580	$98,910	1,190
117	Speech-Language Pathologists	$81,510	$85,700	3,760
118	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,470	$88,170	1,150
119	Genetic Counselors	$81,320	$82,180	70
120	Financial and Investment Analysts	$81,310	$86,530	2,430
121	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,190	$94,690	480
122	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$81,190	$81,140	1,370
123	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,140	$88,460	130
124	Food Scientists and Technologists	$81,130	$80,040	280
125	Hydrologists	$81,130	$91,060	60
126	Soil and Plant Scientists	$81,060	$89,530	250
127	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,050	$103,420	180
128	Chiropractors	$80,990	$90,610	830
129	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,860	$94,240	1,050
130	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$80,550	$78,520	1,250
131	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$80,480	$92,700	1,480
132	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,400	$90,190	270
133	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,090	$89,040	50
134	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,080	$96,170	630
135	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$79,670	$79,770	800
136	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,470	$86,830	210
137	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$79,200	$86,670	2,190
138	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,040	$86,090	640
139	Agricultural Engineers	$79,020	$84,420	140
140	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$78,800	$74,290	N/A
141	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$78,710	$79,980	15,010
142	Registered Nurses	$78,530	$82,700	68,850
143	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$78,460	$82,000	1,220
144	Education Administrators, All Other	$78,410	$76,940	430
145	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$78,400	$85,960	5,730
146	Labor Relations Specialists	$78,280	$83,680	2,730
147	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,160	$79,620	1,460
148	Surveyors	$78,140	$78,790	970
149	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,970	$86,290	960
150	Managers, All Other	$77,900	$94,220	5,720
151	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$77,850	$78,320	3,260
152	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,670	$83,380	470
153	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$77,180	$78,500	13,800
154	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$77,160	$80,450	190
155	Social Workers, All Other	$76,710	$73,800	430
156	School Psychologists	$76,440	$77,870	700
157	Logisticians	$76,240	$79,480	2,910
158	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,110	$82,630	690
159	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$76,000	$75,420	100
160	Database Administrators	$75,980	$76,130	1,280
161	Epidemiologists	$75,800	$76,900	160
162	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$75,460	$78,500	640
163	Chemists	$75,270	$81,370	1,880
164	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,240	$85,930	2,300
165	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$75,080	$71,580	630

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Indiana High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

22.3% of all tracked occupations in IN earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,080/year (Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators), while the top earner makes $233,360/year.

Indiana ranks #26 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Indiana?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 165 occupations in Indiana with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 22.3% of all tracked occupations in IN.

What is the highest paying job in Indiana?

The highest paying occupation in Indiana is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $233,360 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $75K+ list in Indiana?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Indiana is $75,080/year (Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Indiana?

The average median salary among all 165 occupations that pay over $75K in Indiana is $98,037 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K in Indiana?

High-paying jobs in Indiana typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics