DOL Median (Indiana)
$72,430
vs National
-26.9%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,593
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,430
-26.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Indiana earns $72,430 in nominal terms, which is 26.9% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,593 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| National Bureau of Economic Research | $142,953 | 31 |
| Ball State University | $115,698 | 1 |
| The Urban Institute | $106,663 | 16 |
| Emmis Dynamic Pricing LLC dba Digonex | $105,000 | 2 |
| Cummins Inc. | $84,396 | 2 |
| DIGONEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $80,000 | 5 |
| Purdue University | $70,313 | 32 |
| Indiana State Budget Agency | $62,320 | 1 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $62,000 | 3 |
| Indiana University | $52,226 | 4 |
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How much does a Economists make in Indiana?
The median Economists salary in Indiana is $72,430 based on 41 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Indiana earns 26.9% less than the national median of $99,100, or $79,593 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.