Lawyers Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,640 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.42
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $183,180
Employed locally 300
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $98,640
    75th
    $132,880
    90th
    $183,180

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$44,230
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$177,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Central Indiana is $47.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.41 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Central Indiana is 34.7% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.