Salaries in Southern Indiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area • 430 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Southern Indiana

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $370,710 210
General Internal Medicine Physicians $280,370 50
Family Medicine Physicians $205,990 40
Chief Executives $201,070 70
Dentists, General $187,240 130
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $177,180 60

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $370,710 210
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $280,370 50
      Family Medicine Physicians $205,990 40
      Chief Executives $201,070 70
      Dentists, General $187,240 130
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $177,180 60
      Pharmacists $134,170 270
      Lawyers $125,290 230
      Sales Managers $125,240 400
      Optometrists $124,360 50
      Chemical Engineers $124,300 40
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $123,130 250
      Engineers, All Other $122,700 480
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $122,590 190
      Physician Assistants $121,070 70
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $121,060 650
      Nurse Practitioners $121,050 300
      Marketing Managers $119,420 110
      Physicists $117,170 80
      Computer Occupations, All Other $112,510 230
      Human Resources Managers $111,660 110
      Mechanical Engineers $106,650 1,000
      Materials Engineers $106,460 30
      Computer and Information Research Scientists $106,250 130
      Financial Managers $105,930 460
      Operations Research Analysts $105,100 50
      Facilities Managers $104,380 200
      Veterinarians $103,550 100
      Fish and Game Wardens $102,990 30
      Power Plant Operators $102,730 330
      General and Operations Managers $100,770 2,580
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,460 870
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $98,790 30
      Electrical Engineers $98,480 290
      Industrial Production Managers $98,420 750
      Purchasing Managers $98,350 60
      Physical Therapists $98,090 200
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $97,550 250
      Construction Managers $97,490 230
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $97,090 130
      Chemists $96,310 90
      Software Developers $96,250 170
      Computer Network Architects $95,920 60
      Computer Hardware Engineers $95,260 150
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $94,620 390
      Medical and Health Services Managers $93,830 740
      Civil Engineers $93,170 390
      Occupational Therapists $92,890 130
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $92,620 480
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,460 50
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $91,980 140
      Financial Specialists, All Other $91,170 70
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $90,930 350
      Logisticians $90,480 450
      Management Analysts $89,990 420
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $89,190 40
      Conservation Scientists $86,940 40
      Commercial Pilots $86,790 40
      Administrative Services Managers $86,500 200
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,390 440
      Computer Systems Analysts $83,420 270
      Industrial Engineers $83,020 910
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,090 210
      Dental Hygienists $81,710 240
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $81,290 50
      Project Management Specialists $81,260 380
      Financial and Investment Analysts $81,060 90
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $80,820 140
      Labor Relations Specialists $80,760 30
      Speech-Language Pathologists $79,220 120
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $79,180 50
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $78,830 60
      Computer Programmers $78,450 80
      Registered Nurses $78,450 3,150
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,380 850
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $78,290 90
      Surveyors $78,260 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250 1,080
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,170 30
      Data Scientists $77,930 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,810 110
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $76,360 50
      Funeral Home Managers $76,240 40
      Gas Plant Operators $76,220 40
      Millwrights $76,100 170
      Managers, All Other $75,870 270
      Information Security Analysts $75,640 40
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,000 300
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,820 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $74,450 80
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $74,340 200
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,190 50
      Urban and Regional Planners $73,270 30
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $72,290 230
      School Psychologists $72,230 40
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $72,190 110
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,690 320
      Natural Sciences Managers $70,610 40
      Loan Officers $69,950 410
      Respiratory Therapists $69,320 130
      Accountants and Auditors $69,060 1,040
      Electricians $66,560 900
      Mechanical Drafters $65,840 110
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $65,760 40
      Technical Writers $65,370 50
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,190 70
      Compliance Officers $65,020 220
      Credit Analysts $65,020 40
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,620 80
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580 1,160
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,200 1,020
      Computer Network Support Specialists $64,100 310
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,050 150
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $64,010 50
      Tool and Die Makers $63,980 320
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,840 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,710 700
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,540 730
      Cost Estimators $63,480 260
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $63,200 60
      Physical Therapist Assistants $63,090 150
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,960 240
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $62,940 40
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,890 1,600
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,770 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700 2,810
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670 220
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,300 1,030
      Instructional Coordinators $62,230 90
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $62,010 50
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,900 50
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,620 100
      Healthcare Social Workers $61,470 160
      Chiropractors $61,220 70
      Postal Service Clerks $61,110 190
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,080 1,650
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,060 850
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,030 410
      Crane and Tower Operators $60,940 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $60,490 50
      Public Relations Specialists $60,440 120
      Firefighters $60,440 320
      Human Resources Specialists $60,340 790
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,230 90
      Fundraisers $59,750 70
      Interior Designers $59,500 60
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,470 1,590
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,440 120
      Social and Community Service Managers $59,330 150
      Food Service Managers $59,190 290
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,890 70
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,700 290
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,420 490
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,370 1,970
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,300 650
      Sheet Metal Workers $58,110 120
      Lodging Managers $57,970 50
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $57,970 30
      Chemical Technicians $57,780 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,680 90
      Insurance Sales Agents $57,610 430
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $57,520 50
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,450 110
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $57,420 540
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $57,400 50
      Personal Financial Advisors $57,300 120
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,250 690
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $57,150 30
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,110 60
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $56,990 40
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $56,890 130
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $56,570 40
      Mechanical Door Repairers $56,380 50
      Surgical Technologists $56,340 110
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,110 120
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,660 4,910
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $55,630 30
      Roofers $55,470 120
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,450 40
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $55,380 30
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,810 280
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270 590
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $54,110 120
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,620 360
      Audio and Video Technicians $53,360 40
      Foresters $53,340 30
      Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $53,290 220
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $52,550 30
      Health Education Specialists $52,160 50
      Carpenters $51,920 840
      Athletic Trainers $51,690 30
      Training and Development Specialists $51,660 400
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $51,450 80
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,310 540
      Clergy $51,300 50
      Paramedics $51,090 160
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $51,080 70
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,070 300
      Food Batchmakers $51,070 170
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,980 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,690 110
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,610 80
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,470 500
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $50,300 110
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $50,280 320
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $50,110 50
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $50,110 140
      Real Estate Sales Agents $50,020 120
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $49,990 210
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,850 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,840 120
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,830 150
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,570 —
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,510 270
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $49,440 50
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,390 500
      Graphic Designers $49,370 130
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $49,330 100
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,280 260
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,160 60
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $49,110 30
      Cargo and Freight Agents $49,070 50
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $48,960 90
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $48,900 200
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,900 60
      Glaziers $48,880 50
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $48,830 140
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,660 2,470
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $48,620 80
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,550 170
      Rock Splitters, Quarry $48,420 50
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,370 460
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $48,350 120
      Construction Laborers $48,270 2,140
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $48,220 250
      Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $48,170 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $48,150 100
      Tile and Stone Setters $48,150 70
      Medical Records Specialists $48,090 150
      Procurement Clerks $48,070 120
      Dental Assistants $47,860 290
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,850 260
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830 12,800
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,780 1,020
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $47,430 40
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $47,400 40
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $47,330 130
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,100 70
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $47,090 160
      Printing Press Operators $47,050 270
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $47,030 100
      Machinists $47,010 1,230
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $46,870 270
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,830 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,820 160
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,320 60
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,200 90
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,190 200
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,180 550
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,090 390
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,880 120
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,800 180
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,790 170
      Meter Readers, Utilities $45,760 40
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $45,690 270
      Bus Drivers, School $45,680 950
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $45,480 170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330 1,270
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $45,320 40
      Logging Equipment Operators $45,280 80
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,220 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,080 1,570
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $44,990 740
      Production Workers, All Other $44,920 330
      Helpers--Electricians $44,630 50
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,560 1,780
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,540 900
      Community Health Workers $44,450 50
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $44,400 90
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,190 250
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180 600
      Motorcycle Mechanics $43,920 140
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,740 1,920
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,700 1,530
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,690 60
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $43,670 90
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $43,620 30
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,480 440
      Rehabilitation Counselors $43,260 110
      Psychiatric Aides $43,260 120
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,100 830
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,960 90
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,880 160
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,740 40
      Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $42,510 60
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490 2,210
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $42,090 50
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $42,090 40
      Customer Service Representatives $41,850 1,830
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $41,790 100
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,750 180
      Tutors $41,600 80
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $41,490 120
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,370 110
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $40,930 140
      Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $40,320 40
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $40,310 70
      New Accounts Clerks $40,270 60
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,180 1,040
      Sewing Machine Operators $40,130 680
      Upholsterers $40,090 380
      Advertising Sales Agents $39,990 40
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,790 400
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,770 40
      Office Clerks, General $39,620 4,380
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,610 110
      Medical Equipment Preparers $39,560 50
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,400 430
      Light Truck Drivers $39,220 980
      Furniture Finishers $39,170 390
      Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $39,140 170
      Emergency Medical Technicians $39,110 290
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $39,090 210
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,010 130
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $39,010 80
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $38,900 200
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $38,880 70
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,810 650
      Medical Assistants $38,730 1,080
      Surgical Assistants $38,590 —
      Photographers $38,580 30
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $38,430 150
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,420 1,370
      Tax Preparers $38,260 120
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,260 800
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $38,180 270
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,080 260
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $38,070 90
      Residential Advisors $38,020 50
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,980 360
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,900 790
      Pest Control Workers $37,840 50
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,640 180
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,480 220
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,460 5,110
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,450 720
      Security Guards $37,440 620
      Skincare Specialists $37,440 40
      Order Clerks $37,440 100
      File Clerks $37,380 90
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,360 160
      Social and Human Service Assistants $37,350 660
      Editors $37,240 30
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,110 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,110 1,580
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,070 90
      Nursing Assistants $37,050 2,080
      Data Entry Keyers $37,020 100
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010 710
      Psychiatric Technicians $36,910 220
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $36,840 130
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,830 670
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,620 300
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,600 360
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $36,350 40
      Coaches and Scouts $36,250 190
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $36,190 90
      Driver/Sales Workers $36,190 430
      Tire Repairers and Changers $36,060 200
      Tellers $36,050 680
      Phlebotomists $36,040 70
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,740 1,350
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570 1,340
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,240 4,140
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,160 1,010
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,060 870
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $34,980 —
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $34,920 40
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,830 340
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,710 2,890
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $34,710 60
      Pharmacy Aides $34,550 60
      Parts Salespersons $34,530 610
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,370 140
      Couriers and Messengers $34,040 40
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,980 330
      Orderlies $33,960 50
      Bakers $33,610 100
      Floral Designers $33,090 50
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $32,830 100
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $32,690 30
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $32,460 170
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,710 660
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,680 120
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,450 870
      Counter and Rental Clerks $31,420 410
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $31,290 40
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,920 1,320
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $30,800 40
      Funeral Attendants $30,770 140
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,770 180
      Dietetic Technicians $30,520 40
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,110 2,780
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,910 180
      School Bus Monitors $29,800 150
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,750 150
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,660 250
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,600 330
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,470 2,250
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,330 820
      Retail Salespersons $29,280 4,330
      Childcare Workers $29,040 370
      Parking Attendants $28,840 70
      Food Preparation Workers $28,830 1,000
      Cooks, Short Order $28,630 100
      Recreation Workers $28,290 410
      Animal Caretakers $28,280 240
      Physical Therapist Aides $28,010 30
      Library Technicians $27,910 180
      Library Assistants, Clerical $27,720 140
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,610 6,070
      Cashiers $27,560 5,050
      Dishwashers $27,540 310
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,400 500
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,530 430
      Waiters and Waitresses $23,850 1,990
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,100 50
      Cooks, Fast Food $23,090 400
      Bartenders $22,270 810
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,090 70