State Median Salary
$81,617
Total DOL Filings
59,470
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National average = 100
Indiana vs National Average
Indiana
$81,617
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Indiana median DOL salary is +64.9% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Indiana
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 20,970 | $80,703 | Infosys Limited |
| Columbus, IN | 10,921 | $75,337 | Cummins Inc. |
| Carmel, IN | 2,665 | $89,017 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP |
| Warsaw, IN | 2,444 | $73,488 | Zimmer, Inc. |
| West Lafayette, IN | 2,095 | $79,582 | Purdue University |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 1,981 | $95,926 | Parkview Hospital, Inc |
| Bloomington, IN | 1,838 | $85,228 | Indiana University |
| Evansville, IN | 1,240 | $89,261 | OneMain General Services Corporation |
| Kokomo, IN | 903 | $83,324 | Delphi, Inc |
| Lafayette, IN | 861 | $89,102 | ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC |
Top Employers in Indiana
Highest-Paying Occupations in Indiana
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $307,840 | N/A | 5 |
| Chief Executives | $180,000 | -12.5% | 35 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | -11.9% | 136 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $150,000 | N/A | 30 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +56.9% | 275 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $124,500 | +29.1% | 17 |
| Optometrists | $116,294 | -8.5% | 8 |
| Software Developers | $109,219 | +5.5% | 15 |
| Pharmacists | $107,994 | -22.1% | 108 |
| Financial Managers | $107,141 | -19% | 57 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,478 | -22.5% | 336 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $100,008 | N/A | 19 |
| General and Operations Managers | $100,000 | -7.8% | 69 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -23% | 6 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $98,560 | -10.6% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $98,197 | -32.2% | 198 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | -7.6% | 75 |
| Purchasing Managers | $93,018 | -23% | 51 |
| Marketing Managers | $93,018 | -28.9% | 122 |
| Art Directors | $90,625 | -8.1% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey - Indiana
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $143,850 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $138,690 | 6,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,750 | 7,620 |
| Podiatrists | $133,320 | 210 |
| Database Architects | $133,150 | 670 |
| Financial Managers | $132,320 | 11,440 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,200 | 2,150 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $131,190 | 40 |
| Fundraising Managers | $131,010 | 480 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,730 | 3,740 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Indiana?
Indiana has a cost of living index of
91.0 (national average = 100), meaning it is
9.0% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Indiana has the purchasing power equivalent of
$109,890 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $307,840 | $338,286 |
| Chief Executives | $180,000 | $197,802 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | $171,429 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $150,000 | $164,835 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $142,857 |
Salary Trend in Indiana
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Indiana
Compare Indiana to Another State
See how Indiana stacks up against other states.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.