Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Central Indiana
379 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Central Indiana belongs to General Internal Medicine Physicians, at $459,790 per year. The lowest published median is $21,590.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $459,790 | 90 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $250,050 | 110 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $198,350 | 70 | |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 | 60 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $171,570 | 100 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $144,510 | 220 | |
| 7 | Computer Network Architects | $138,750 | 40 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,200 | 140 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,050 | 160 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,240 | 380 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $129,280 | 350 | |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $128,040 | 50 | |
| 13 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $127,100 | 370 | |
| 14 | Optometrists | $127,060 | 50 | |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $125,180 | 50 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $122,100 | 50 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $120,860 | 80 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $120,540 | 110 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $114,860 | 280 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $114,280 | 150 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $108,350 | 600 | |
| 22 | Computer Programmers | $108,350 | 30 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $103,690 | 220 | |
| 24 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,590 | 50 | |
| 25 | Electrical Engineers | $101,930 | 150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $21,590 | 540 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,570 | 390 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,800 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,330 | 190 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $25,710 | 140 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,700 | 110 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $27,520 | 110 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $27,710 | 220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,870 | 5,170 |
| Cashiers | $28,040 | 4,600 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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