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Average salary by job family in Indianapolis
Highest-paying jobs in Indianapolis
- Surgeons, All Other$396,150
- Cardiologists$378,860
- Anesthesiologists$365,300
- Neurologists$336,990
- Physicians, All Other$322,730
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$314,390
- Physicians, Pathologists$313,590
- Family Medicine Physicians$308,650
- Psychiatrists$303,210
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$303,200
Most common jobs in Indianapolis and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 48,100 | $42,620 | $44,180 |
| Retail Salespersons | 28,840 | $35,520 | $31,530 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,400 | $29,780 | $29,040 |
| Registered Nurses | 25,800 | $89,630 | $84,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 25,630 | $38,760 | $37,120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,590 | $35,050 | $35,060 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 20,480 | $63,160 | $61,980 |
| Cashiers | 20,090 | $31,340 | $29,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 18,280 | $47,160 | $45,930 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,830 | $46,270 | $43,460 |
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Cost of living in Indianapolis
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,180 therefore buys what $68,112 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $295,921, 3.8 times the median household income of $77,065.
$295,921typical home value
$77,065median household income
95.7BEA price parity
2,106,327metro population
Take-home pay in Indianapolis
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,200 | $30,253 | $2,521 |
| Median wage | $49,340 | $39,398 | $3,283 |
| Average wage | $65,180 | $51,329 | $4,277 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,110 | $59,256 | $4,938 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$283K
- Financial Managers$163K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157K
- Sales Managers$157K
- Marketing Managers$153K
- Human Resources Managers$151K
- General and Operations Managers$146K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$144K
- Purchasing Managers$140K
- Industrial Production Managers$137K
- Administrative Services Managers$134K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$131K
- Public Relations Managers$128K
- Fundraising Managers$128K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$117K
- Facilities Managers$116K
- Natural Sciences Managers$112K
- Training and Development Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$106K
- Managers, All Other$94K
- Funeral Home Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$85K
- Education Administrators, All Other$78K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$74K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$65K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical59 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$396K
- Cardiologists$379K
- Anesthesiologists$365K
- Neurologists$337K
- Physicians, All Other$323K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$314K
- Physicians, Pathologists$314K
- Family Medicine Physicians$309K
- Psychiatrists$303K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$303K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$274K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$268K
- Nurse Anesthetists$223K
- Pediatricians, General$186K
- Dentists, General$183K
- Podiatrists$152K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Optometrists$139K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Nurse Midwives$108K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$105K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$104K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Radiation Therapists$94K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Dental Hygienists$94K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Audiologists$89K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$88K
- Chiropractors$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$77K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$67K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$67K
- Surgical Technologists$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Therapists, All Other$67K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Surgical Assistants$66K
- Paramedics$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Recreational Therapists$54K
- Exercise Physiologists$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$38K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$139K
- Computer Network Architects$129K
- Software Developers$114K
- Computer Systems Analysts$107K
- Actuaries$107K
- Computer Programmers$106K
- Information Security Analysts$103K
- Data Scientists$103K
- Database Administrators$103K
- Statisticians$100K
- Operations Research Analysts$99K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$94K
- Web Developers$88K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$125K
- Aerospace Engineers$121K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$116K
- Chemical Engineers$115K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$115K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$114K
- Materials Engineers$113K
- Electrical Engineers$110K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
- Civil Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Environmental Engineers$96K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$87K
- Surveyors$86K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$82K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Landscape Architects$71K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$163K
- Financial Risk Specialists$107K
- Financial Examiners$105K
- Management Analysts$105K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$96K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$87K
- Budget Analysts$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86K
- Logisticians$81K
- Insurance Underwriters$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$77K
- Credit Analysts$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Labor Relations Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$61K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Tax Preparers$52K
- Credit Counselors$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science32 jobs
- Physicists$141K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$131K
- Economists$130K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$120K
- Psychologists, All Other$108K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$99K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89K
- Chemists$89K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$88K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Hydrologists$82K
- Microbiologists$82K
- Epidemiologists$80K
- School Psychologists$80K
- Forensic Science Technicians$74K
- Urban and Regional Planners$74K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$74K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$73K
- Foresters$71K
- Social Science Research Assistants$67K
- Biological Technicians$66K
- Conservation Scientists$66K
- Chemical Technicians$61K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$52K
- Food Science Technicians$47K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$47K
Construction and Extraction34 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$88K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Sheet Metal Workers$72K
- Pipelayers$71K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$70K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$70K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$70K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$69K
- Electricians$69K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$69K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$67K
- Carpenters$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Glaziers$61K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$59K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$59K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$59K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$59K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$59K
- Roofers$58K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Stonemasons$52K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media24 jobs
- Art Directors$127K
- Music Directors and Composers$95K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$90K
- Technical Writers$85K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$82K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Editors$71K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$68K
- Graphic Designers$68K
- Producers and Directors$66K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$64K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$60K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$57K
- Interpreters and Translators$57K
- Craft Artists$55K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Broadcast Technicians$52K
- Film and Video Editors$51K
- Choreographers$51K
- Photographers$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$38K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair38 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$110K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Millwrights$77K
- Avionics Technicians$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$70K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$69K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$69K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$66K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$65K
- Riggers$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51K
- Home Appliance Repairers$50K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$50K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Bicycle Repairers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library46 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$72K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Curators$66K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$51K
- Tutors$49K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$48K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Library Technicians$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$84K
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$62K
- Clergy$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95K
- Fish and Game Wardens$88K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$72K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67K
- Firefighters$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$53K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Security Guards$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- Bailiffs$39K
- School Bus Monitors$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$122K
- Sales Engineers$104K
- Real Estate Brokers$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- Insurance Sales Agents$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$61K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Travel Agents$53K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$31K
Production73 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$105K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$76K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$76K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$64K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$63K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$62K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$59K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$56K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$56K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$53K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Tire Builders$47K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Furniture Finishers$46K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$45K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Etchers and Engravers$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Brokerage Clerks$57K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Desktop Publishers$53K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Word Processors and Typists$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$27K
Transportation and Material Moving29 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$208K
- Air Traffic Controllers$161K
- Commercial Pilots$138K
- Transportation Inspectors$100K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$77K
- Crane and Tower Operators$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$53K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$52K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$46K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Psychiatric Aides$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Physical Therapist Aides$46K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Orderlies$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$46K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62K
- Animal Trainers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Concierges$46K
- Crematory Operators$46K
- Barbers$42K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Funeral Attendants$36K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Waiters and Waitresses$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Bartenders$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$26K
Legal7 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Indianapolis
For 3 jobs in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $43.57 | $41.56 | 110 |
| Dancers | $30.51 | $24.46 | 110 |
| Actors | $23.61 | $19.13 | 250 |
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Salary in Indianapolis: questions
What is a good salary in Indianapolis?
Half of all workers in the Indianapolis metro earn less than $49,340 and the average is $65,180. Earning more than $77,110 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Indianapolis to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,767, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indianapolis?
Surgeons, All Other ($396,150), Cardiologists ($378,860), Anesthesiologists ($365,300).
What is the average salary in Carmel?
Carmel is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, where the average salary is $65,180 a year and the median $49,340. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Carmel, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Greenwood?
Greenwood is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, where the average salary is $65,180 a year and the median $49,340. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Greenwood, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900), all occupations and 619 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
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