Salaries in Central Indiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area • 410 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Central Indiana

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
General Internal Medicine Physicians $459,790 90
Physicians, All Other $250,050 110
Dentists, General $191,380 110
Chief Executives $190,940 110
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $177,180 60
Pharmacists $139,570 210

How does Central Indiana compare to other cities?

Pick an occupation and another city to compare salaries and buying power.

Full tool →
    in
    Central Indiana
    vs

      All occupations in Central Indiana

      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $459,790 90
      Physicians, All Other $250,050 110
      Dentists, General $191,380 110
      Chief Executives $190,940 110
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $177,180 60
      Pharmacists $139,570 210
      Physician Assistants $134,690 40
      Optometrists $129,830 60
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $129,070 130
      Financial Managers $126,330 340
      Nurse Practitioners $124,420 370
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $122,480 140
      Purchasing Managers $115,680 50
      Human Resources Managers $106,890 100
      Veterinarians $105,150 80
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,590 50
      Marketing Managers $102,880 80
      Industrial Production Managers $102,730 580
      Sales Managers $102,070 250
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,330 60
      Electrical Engineers $99,780 110
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,380 170
      Lawyers $98,640 300
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,520 270
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $97,610 130
      General and Operations Managers $97,370 2,140
      Physical Therapists $96,640 180
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $96,470 70
      Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $95,970 40
      Chiropractors $95,790 30
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $95,120 40
      Software Developers $94,350 100
      Administrative Services Managers $94,050 260
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $93,750 420
      Engineers, All Other $92,990 40
      Medical and Health Services Managers $92,920 500
      Facilities Managers $92,690 210
      Mechanical Engineers $92,570 360
      Occupational Therapists $90,670 110
      Industrial Engineers $90,660 530
      Social Workers, All Other $90,130 50
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $89,640 30
      Construction Managers $87,990 150
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $87,080 50
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $87,010 90
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $86,260 40
      Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,830 30
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $84,520 40
      Computer Network Architects $84,510 50
      Management Analysts $83,810 200
      Dental Hygienists $83,680 190
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $83,100 210
      Speech-Language Pathologists $82,830 140
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $82,700 60
      Sheet Metal Workers $81,150 160
      Soil and Plant Scientists $80,910 40
      Registered Nurses $80,280 2,520
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,250 120
      Personal Financial Advisors $80,000 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $79,100 50
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $78,800 140
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,750 70
      Logisticians $78,560 110
      Computer Systems Analysts $78,170 180
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $77,230 60
      Labor Relations Specialists $77,000 100
      Computer Programmers $76,940 80
      Database Administrators $76,880 40
      Marriage and Family Therapists $76,690 60
      Financial and Investment Analysts $76,520 70
      Respiratory Therapists $76,210 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,080 100
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $75,710 60
      Power Plant Operators $75,710 30
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,650 70
      Project Management Specialists $75,580 300
      Civil Engineers $75,550 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $74,880 70
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,410 80
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $74,030 60
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $73,140 40
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,130 220
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,830 700
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $72,690 30
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,610 220
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,130 40
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,120 230
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,000 130
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,690 50
      Millwrights $71,070 90
      Managers, All Other $71,030 160
      Accountants and Auditors $68,910 960
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,380 590
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $67,640 50
      Loan Officers $66,540 230
      Wind Turbine Service Technicians $65,560 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460 1,760
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,290 1,360
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,170 50
      Surveyors $65,140 40
      Insurance Sales Agents $64,990 570
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,770 60
      Computer Occupations, All Other $64,360 70
      Tool and Die Makers $64,140 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $63,910 40
      Cost Estimators $63,900 170
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,700 90
      Chemists $63,580 40
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,220 280
      Meter Readers, Utilities $63,150 40
      Insurance Underwriters $63,090 110
      Computer Network Support Specialists $63,080 220
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,050 1,100
      Electricians $62,850 920
      Data Scientists $62,710 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,570 570
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,390 50
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,270 90
      Mechanical Drafters $62,250 80
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,160 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,080 1,040
      Credit Analysts $61,920 50
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,840 1,060
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,440 30
      Instructional Coordinators $61,270 90
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $61,270 40
      Social and Community Service Managers $61,220 120
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $60,920 —
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,860 430
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,850 90
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740 550
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,510 30
      Urban and Regional Planners $60,450 —
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,390 140
      Postal Service Clerks $60,310 160
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $60,300 500
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,000 60
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $59,890 50
      Human Resources Specialists $59,770 640
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,770 130
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,710 120
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,650 450
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,440 90
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,160 1,580
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,060 840
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,900 50
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $58,330 70
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,970 2,070
      Compliance Officers $57,960 170
      Lodging Managers $57,780 30
      Training and Development Specialists $57,530 300
      Athletic Trainers $57,510 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,430 80
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $57,420 30
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,420 50
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,280 70
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,210 610
      Firefighters $56,920 350
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,760 190
      Food Service Managers $56,650 270
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $56,600 100
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $56,570 40
      Fundraisers $56,460 110
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,270 640
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,000 300
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930 520
      Clergy $55,820 50
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,680 40
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,650 160
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,450 80
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $55,280 160
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,160 190
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $55,150 40
      Chemical Technicians $54,960 50
      Surgical Technologists $54,920 80
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $54,790 500
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,580 3,380
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $54,490 140
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $54,260 100
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,980 50
      Crane and Tower Operators $53,970 130
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,900 380
      Roofers $53,280 160
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,230 280
      Agricultural Inspectors $52,420 30
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,350 40
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,940 440
      Carpenters $51,920 350
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $51,900 130
      Advertising Sales Agents $51,210 80
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $51,170 30
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,860 300
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $50,820 130
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $50,720 150
      Paramedics $50,710 150
      Producers and Directors $50,630 30
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,470 380
      Public Relations Specialists $50,440 180
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,340 240
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $50,270 180
      Medical Equipment Repairers $50,010 40
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $49,940 60
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,750 160
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,740 2,230
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,610 470
      Production Workers, All Other $49,580 210
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,390 30
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $49,310 240
      Bus Drivers, School $49,240 1,000
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,080 80
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,960 30
      Helpers--Electricians $48,770 50
      Health Education Specialists $48,750 50
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,730 100
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,680 60
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,520 60
      Machinists $48,430 750
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $48,330 160
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $48,190 70
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,090 210
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $48,050 60
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,040 370
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $48,010 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $48,000 60
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940 1,150
      Chemical Plant and System Operators $47,920 30
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,850 50
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,830 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,820 40
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,770 150
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760 1,140
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,740 200
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670 980
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,570 130
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,400 80
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $47,270 60
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,170 30
      Graphic Designers $47,160 140
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $46,990 110
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $46,950 120
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,910 110
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,900 230
      Dental Assistants $46,790 270
      Medical Records Specialists $46,690 280
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $46,630 70
      Audio and Video Technicians $46,530 30
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $46,520 30
      Pourers and Casters, Metal $46,490 100
      Construction Laborers $46,480 1,240
      Order Clerks $46,410 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,300 150
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,300 80
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,290 400
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,950 480
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,900 140
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $45,860 80
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $45,810 40
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700 70
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $45,700 610
      New Accounts Clerks $45,640 —
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,610 250
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,560 500
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,470 1,410
      Food Batchmakers $45,410 750
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,390 420
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,340 2,390
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170 1,250
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160 7,000
      Highway Maintenance Workers $45,150 340
      Skincare Specialists $45,140 40
      Psychiatric Aides $45,060 230
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $44,940 170
      Printing Press Operators $44,840 270
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,790 390
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,750 40
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,710 160
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,510 160
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,480 190
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $44,470 60
      Helpers--Production Workers $44,360 240
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,230 90
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180 690
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,170 450
      Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $44,020 30
      Motorcycle Mechanics $44,010 40
      Procurement Clerks $43,840 40
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,830 1,460
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,680 390
      Tutors $43,510 70
      Home Appliance Repairers $43,460 60
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $43,320 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,310 1,310
      Bailiffs $42,900 50
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,810 430
      Pest Control Workers $42,800 50
      Rehabilitation Counselors $42,670 140
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,640 80
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $42,480 40
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,620 70
      Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $41,460 50
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,320 840
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $41,110 150
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $40,600 200
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $40,550 190
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,960 140
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,770 60
      Light Truck Drivers $39,680 850
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $39,670 270
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,580 530
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,560 510
      Medical Assistants $39,480 1,190
      Customer Service Representatives $39,320 1,620
      Community Health Workers $39,260 50
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,990 110
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $38,960 40
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,730 90
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $38,700 260
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,530 560
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,440 200
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,330 230
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,200 770
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,130 730
      Driver/Sales Workers $38,050 480
      Security Guards $37,970 470
      Legislators $37,830 130
      Phlebotomists $37,750 110
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,700 140
      Psychiatric Technicians $37,640 440
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,640 150
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,570 230
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,510 390
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,460 100
      Office Clerks, General $37,390 4,260
      Editors $37,300 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210 1,300
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,200 1,060
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,140 4,660
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $37,110 30
      Bakers $37,050 200
      Nursing Assistants $37,030 1,990
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,010 260
      Tax Preparers $36,900 60
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,730 370
      Sewing Machine Operators $36,710 250
      Coaches and Scouts $36,580 400
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,550 130
      Data Entry Keyers $36,360 80
      Residential Advisors $36,290 90
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,200 610
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,160 30
      Tellers $36,060 610
      File Clerks $36,010 80
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,990 4,370
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,950 320
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,580 940
      Opticians, Dispensing $35,360 130
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,350 30
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,940 190
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,710 90
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,600 60
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,370 360
      Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $34,360 —
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,220 140
      Floral Designers $34,080 50
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,950 160
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,840 2,220
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,460 810
      Medical Equipment Preparers $32,100 60
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,760 130
      Dietetic Technicians $31,620 40
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $31,580 50
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $31,550 60
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,480 130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,410 880
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,560 1,870
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $30,520 40
      Orderlies $30,390 30
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,370 2,470
      School Bus Monitors $30,090 150
      Funeral Attendants $29,890 130
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,600 120
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,430 170
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,390 820
      Retail Salespersons $29,380 3,630
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $29,160 130
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,100 220
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,910 250
      Food Preparation Workers $28,840 870
      Cooks, Short Order $28,630 190
      Parking Attendants $28,630 30
      Childcare Workers $28,530 250
      Recreation Workers $28,520 330
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,380 1,440
      Library Assistants, Clerical $28,150 140
      Parts Salespersons $27,940 540
      Library Technicians $27,920 140
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $27,710 220
      Cashiers $27,620 4,720
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,560 300
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,340 5,640
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,300 400
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,260 240
      Animal Caretakers $24,770 210
      Physical Therapist Aides $24,730 40
      Dishwashers $24,130 400
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,800 70
      Waiters and Waitresses $22,830 1,940
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $21,530 70
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,370 190
      Bartenders $21,120 560