Local Salary Data

Economists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$85,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Indianapolis, IN)
$85,000
vs National
-14.2%
National: $99,100
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,407
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$85,000
-14.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Economists in Indianapolis, IN earns $85,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.2% 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 $93,407 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Economists make in Indianapolis, IN?

The median Economists salary in Indianapolis, IN is $85,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Indianapolis, IN a good place to work as a Economists?

A Economists in Indianapolis, IN earns 14.2% less than the national median of $99,100, or $93,407 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.