Salaries in Central Indiana

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

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $459,79090
      Physicians, All Other $250,050110
      Dentists, General $191,380110
      Chief Executives $190,940110
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $177,18060
      Pharmacists $139,570210
      Physician Assistants $134,69040
      Optometrists $129,83060
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $129,070130
      Financial Managers $126,330340
      Nurse Practitioners $124,420370
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $122,480140
      Purchasing Managers $115,68050
      Human Resources Managers $106,890100
      Veterinarians $105,15080
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,59050
      Marketing Managers $102,88080
      Industrial Production Managers $102,730580
      Sales Managers $102,070250
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,33060
      Electrical Engineers $99,780110
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,380170
      Lawyers $98,640300
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,520270
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $97,610130
      General and Operations Managers $97,3702,140
      Physical Therapists $96,640180
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $96,47070
      Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $95,97040
      Chiropractors $95,79030
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $95,12040
      Software Developers $94,350100
      Administrative Services Managers $94,050260
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $93,750420
      Engineers, All Other $92,99040
      Medical and Health Services Managers $92,920500
      Facilities Managers $92,690210
      Mechanical Engineers $92,570360
      Occupational Therapists $90,670110
      Industrial Engineers $90,660530
      Social Workers, All Other $90,13050
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $89,64030
      Construction Managers $87,990150
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $87,08050
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $87,01090
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $86,26040
      Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,83030
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $84,52040
      Computer Network Architects $84,51050
      Management Analysts $83,810200
      Dental Hygienists $83,680190
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $83,100210
      Speech-Language Pathologists $82,830140
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $82,70060
      Sheet Metal Workers $81,150160
      Soil and Plant Scientists $80,91040
      Registered Nurses $80,2802,520
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,250120
      Personal Financial Advisors $80,00080
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $79,10050
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $78,800140
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,75070
      Logisticians $78,560110
      Computer Systems Analysts $78,170180
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $77,23060
      Labor Relations Specialists $77,000100
      Computer Programmers $76,94080
      Database Administrators $76,88040
      Marriage and Family Therapists $76,69060
      Financial and Investment Analysts $76,52070
      Respiratory Therapists $76,210110
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,080100
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $75,71060
      Power Plant Operators $75,71030
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,65070
      Project Management Specialists $75,580300
      Civil Engineers $75,55070
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $74,88070
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,41080
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $74,03060
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $73,14040
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,130220
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,830700
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $72,69030
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,610220
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,13040
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,120230
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,000130
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,69050
      Millwrights $71,07090
      Managers, All Other $71,030160
      Accountants and Auditors $68,910960
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,380590
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $67,64050
      Loan Officers $66,540230
      Wind Turbine Service Technicians $65,56040
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,4601,760
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,2901,360
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,17050
      Surveyors $65,14040
      Insurance Sales Agents $64,990570
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,77060
      Computer Occupations, All Other $64,36070
      Tool and Die Makers $64,140290
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $63,91040
      Cost Estimators $63,900170
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,70090
      Chemists $63,58040
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,220280
      Meter Readers, Utilities $63,15040
      Insurance Underwriters $63,090110
      Computer Network Support Specialists $63,080220
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,0501,100
      Electricians $62,850920
      Data Scientists $62,71050
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,570570
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,39050
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,27090
      Mechanical Drafters $62,25080
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,160110
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,0801,040
      Credit Analysts $61,92050
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,8401,060
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,44030
      Instructional Coordinators $61,27090
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $61,27040
      Social and Community Service Managers $61,220120
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $60,920
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,860430
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,85090
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740550
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,51030
      Urban and Regional Planners $60,450
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,390140
      Postal Service Clerks $60,310160
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $60,300500
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,00060
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $59,89050
      Human Resources Specialists $59,770640
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,770130
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,710120
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,650450
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,44090
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,1601,580
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,060840
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,90050
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $58,33070
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,9702,070
      Compliance Officers $57,960170
      Lodging Managers $57,78030
      Training and Development Specialists $57,530300
      Athletic Trainers $57,51030
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,43080
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $57,42030
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,42050
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,28070
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,210610
      Firefighters $56,920350
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,760190
      Food Service Managers $56,650270
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $56,600100
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $56,57040
      Fundraisers $56,460110
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,270640
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,000300
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930520
      Clergy $55,82050
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,68040
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,650160
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,45080
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $55,280160
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,160190
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $55,15040
      Chemical Technicians $54,96050
      Surgical Technologists $54,92080
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $54,790500
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,5803,380
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $54,490140
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $54,260100
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,98050
      Crane and Tower Operators $53,970130
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,900380
      Roofers $53,280160
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,230280
      Agricultural Inspectors $52,42030
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,35040
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,940440
      Carpenters $51,920350
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $51,900130
      Advertising Sales Agents $51,21080
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $51,17030
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,860300
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $50,820130
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $50,720150
      Paramedics $50,710150
      Producers and Directors $50,63030
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,470380
      Public Relations Specialists $50,440180
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,340240
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $50,270180
      Medical Equipment Repairers $50,01040
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $49,94060
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,750160
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,7402,230
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,610470
      Production Workers, All Other $49,580210
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,39030
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $49,310240
      Bus Drivers, School $49,2401,000
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,08080
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,96030
      Helpers--Electricians $48,77050
      Health Education Specialists $48,75050
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,730100
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,68060
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,52060
      Machinists $48,430750
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $48,330160
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $48,19070
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,090210
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $48,05060
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,040370
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $48,01050
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $48,00060
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,9401,150
      Chemical Plant and System Operators $47,92030
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,85050
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,830100
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,82040
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,770150
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,7601,140
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,740200
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670980
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,570130
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,40080
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $47,27060
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,17030
      Graphic Designers $47,160140
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $46,990110
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $46,950120
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,910110
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,900230
      Dental Assistants $46,790270
      Medical Records Specialists $46,690280
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $46,63070
      Audio and Video Technicians $46,53030
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $46,52030
      Pourers and Casters, Metal $46,490100
      Construction Laborers $46,4801,240
      Order Clerks $46,41050
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,300150
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,30080
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,290400
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,950480
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,900140
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $45,86080
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $45,81040
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $45,70070
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $45,700610
      New Accounts Clerks $45,640
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,610250
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,560500
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,4701,410
      Food Batchmakers $45,410750
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,390420
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,3402,390
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,1701,250
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,1607,000
      Highway Maintenance Workers $45,150340
      Skincare Specialists $45,14040
      Psychiatric Aides $45,060230
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $44,940170
      Printing Press Operators $44,840270
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,790390
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,75040
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,710160
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,510160
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,480190
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $44,47060
      Helpers--Production Workers $44,360240
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,23090
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180690
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,170450
      Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $44,02030
      Motorcycle Mechanics $44,01040
      Procurement Clerks $43,84040
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,8301,460
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,680390
      Tutors $43,51070
      Home Appliance Repairers $43,46060
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $43,320130
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,3101,310
      Bailiffs $42,90050
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,810430
      Pest Control Workers $42,80050
      Rehabilitation Counselors $42,670140
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,64080
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $42,48040
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,62070
      Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $41,46050
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,320840
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $41,110150
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $40,600200
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $40,550190
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,960140
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,77060
      Light Truck Drivers $39,680850
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $39,670270
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,580530
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,560510
      Medical Assistants $39,4801,190
      Customer Service Representatives $39,3201,620
      Community Health Workers $39,26050
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,990110
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $38,96040
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,73090
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $38,700260
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,530560
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,440200
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,330230
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,200770
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,130730
      Driver/Sales Workers $38,050480
      Security Guards $37,970470
      Legislators $37,830130
      Phlebotomists $37,750110
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,700140
      Psychiatric Technicians $37,640440
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,640150
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,570230
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,510390
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,460100
      Office Clerks, General $37,3904,260
      Editors $37,30050
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,2101,300
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,2001,060
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,1404,660
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $37,11030
      Bakers $37,050200
      Nursing Assistants $37,0301,990
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,010260
      Tax Preparers $36,90060
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,730370
      Sewing Machine Operators $36,710250
      Coaches and Scouts $36,580400
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,550130
      Data Entry Keyers $36,36080
      Residential Advisors $36,29090
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,200610
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,16030
      Tellers $36,060610
      File Clerks $36,01080
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,9904,370
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,950320
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,580940
      Opticians, Dispensing $35,360130
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,35030
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,940190
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,71090
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,60060
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,370360
      Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $34,360
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,220140
      Floral Designers $34,08050
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,950160
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,8402,220
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,460810
      Medical Equipment Preparers $32,10060
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,760130
      Dietetic Technicians $31,62040
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $31,58050
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $31,55060
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,480130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,410880
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,5601,870
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $30,52040
      Orderlies $30,39030
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,3702,470
      School Bus Monitors $30,090150
      Funeral Attendants $29,890130
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,600120
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,430170
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,390820
      Retail Salespersons $29,3803,630
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $29,160130
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,100220
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,910250
      Food Preparation Workers $28,840870
      Cooks, Short Order $28,630190
      Parking Attendants $28,63030
      Childcare Workers $28,530250
      Recreation Workers $28,520330
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,3801,440
      Library Assistants, Clerical $28,150140
      Parts Salespersons $27,940540
      Library Technicians $27,920140
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $27,710220
      Cashiers $27,6204,720
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,560300
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,3405,640
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,300400
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,260240
      Animal Caretakers $24,770210
      Physical Therapist Aides $24,73040
      Dishwashers $24,130400
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,80070
      Waiters and Waitresses $22,8301,940
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $21,53070
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,370190
      Bartenders $21,120560