Median DOL Salary
$80,703
Total DOL Filings
20,970
Companies Hiring
3,024
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Indianapolis, IN$80,703
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Indianapolis, IN is 32.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Indianapolis
Highest-Paying Occupations in Indianapolis
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $167,500 | -18.6% | 8 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | -11.9% | 32 |
| General and Operations Managers | $150,000 | +38.4% | 19 |
| Software Developers | $135,300 | +30.6% | 9 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $126,700 | +31.3% | 12 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,307 | -17.9% | 25 |
| Pharmacists | $107,203 | -22.7% | 31 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $106,008 | N/A | 15 |
| Lawyers | $105,000 | -19.3% | 10 |
| Financial Managers | $104,900 | -20.7% | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,478 | -22.5% | 159 |
| Materials Scientists | $103,478 | +9% | 10 |
| Purchasing Managers | $102,000 | -15.6% | 9 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $100,659 | -30.5% | 14 |
| Chemical Engineers | $100,008 | -13.5% | 31 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,469 | +21.4% | 34 |
| Epidemiologists | $95,000 | +22.5% | 10 |
| Chemists | $90,797 | +19.7% | 77 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $89,376 | +12% | 16 |
| Human Resources Managers | $88,587 | -29.9% | 7 |
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 Indianapolis, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Indianapolis, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $167,500 | $184,066 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | $171,429 |
| General and Operations Managers | $150,000 | $164,835 |
| Software Developers | $135,300 | $148,681 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $126,700 | $139,231 |
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.