Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,870 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 80
National median $39,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $30,690
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $60,390
    90th
    $60,410

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Workers, All Other salary vs area income 63% Median Transportation Workers, All Other salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,400
    New Jersey $70,700
    Ogden, UT $70,490
    Urban Honolulu, HI $65,600
    Utah $65,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,350

    Nearby metros — Transportation Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $63,400
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,790
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $51,420
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $50,510
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $49,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,960

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840
    Light Truck Drivers $45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Workers, All Other make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Workers, All Other in Indianapolis, IN is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Transportation Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Transportation Workers, All Other salary in Indianapolis, IN is 23.3% above the national median of $39,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Workers, All Other in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Transportation Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,690.