Median DOL Salary
$76,149
Total DOL Filings
231
Companies Hiring
68
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hammond, IN$76,149
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hammond, IN is 25% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hammond
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hammond
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +56.9% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | -24.6% | 9 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -11.2% | 5 |
| Materials Engineers | $63,540 | -35.4% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,000 | -39.5% | 19 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,000 | -38.2% | 8 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $52,620 | -43.9% | 54 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $49,500 | -36.1% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in Hammond, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hammond, IN has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $142,857 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | $85,714 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | $82,418 |
| Materials Engineers | $63,540 | $69,824 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,000 | $65,934 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.