$79,827
Avg. Median Salary
-9% vs national
$161,730
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $79,827,
which is 9% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $161,730 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $28,760.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 30,950 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $161,730 | 1,010 |
| 2 | Financial Managers | $139,660 | 4,750 |
| 3 | Pharmacists | $139,640 | 2,320 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,920 | 3,870 |
| 5 | Lawyers | $135,660 | 4,060 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 30,950 | $28,760 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 26,240 | $81,310 |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 21,760 | $31,490 |
| 4 | Customer Service Representatives | 19,470 | $42,130 |
| 5 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 19,340 | $61,750 |
All Occupations in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $161,730 | 1,010 |
| Financial Managers | $139,660 | 4,750 |
| Pharmacists | $139,640 | 2,320 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,920 | 3,870 |
| Lawyers | $135,660 | 4,060 |
| Sales Managers | $131,110 | 3,880 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,950 | 2,800 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,930 | 640 |
| Marketing Managers | $127,770 | 1,920 |
| General and Operations Managers | $123,580 | 16,750 |
| Software Developers | $105,990 | 6,340 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,130 | 1,310 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,110 | 4,940 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,380 | 1,790 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,930 | 2,320 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $99,500 | 5,170 |
| Industrial Engineers | $97,780 | 2,510 |
| Civil Engineers | $97,640 | 2,040 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $96,230 | 1,990 |
| Data Scientists | $90,750 | 1,430 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $85,420 | 120 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $83,190 | 2,290 |
| Registered Nurses | $81,310 | 26,240 |
| Financial Analysts | $81,150 | 1,510 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,560 | 10,760 |
| Loan Officers | $78,190 | 1,530 |
| Medical Scientists | $77,480 | 1,010 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $68,610 | 30 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $65,700 | 6,370 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $65,150 | 10,460 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,950 | 4,920 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $64,300 | 5,910 |
| Electricians | $64,120 | 4,940 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,780 | 4,160 |
| Graphic Designers | $63,270 | 2,200 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,660 | 1,760 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $62,440 | 6,130 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $62,030 | 3,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,750 | 19,340 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,990 | 9,380 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,460 | 4,890 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $57,910 | 3,170 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $51,690 | 1,980 |
| Construction Laborers | $50,070 | 9,170 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $48,840 | 5,290 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,060 | 9,350 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,010 | 8,370 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $42,490 | 7,410 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,130 | 19,470 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,040 | 9,210 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $35,600 | 16,290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $31,490 | 21,760 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,890 | 8,190 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,620 | 3,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,760 | 30,950 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
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