Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northern Indiana
409 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northern Indiana belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $357,740 per year. The lowest published median is $18,920.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $357,740 | 120 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $319,700 | 80 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $196,880 | 60 | |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $177,280 | 100 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $144,290 | 250 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $136,070 | 60 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,660 | 280 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,500 | 330 | |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | $133,010 | 120 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $130,740 | 490 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,010 | 240 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $128,510 | 110 | |
| 14 | Information Security Analysts | $128,000 | 50 | |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | $127,840 | 60 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $126,050 | 40 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $125,110 | 180 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $116,340 | 680 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $114,040 | 1,000 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $112,170 | 130 | |
| 21 | Lawyers | $111,350 | 370 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $109,040 | 300 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $104,280 | 210 | |
| 24 | Administrative Services Managers | $103,990 | 190 | |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $102,080 | 210 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $18,920 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $20,970 | 100 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $21,940 | 40 |
| Bartenders | $22,070 | 880 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,750 | 180 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,360 | 2,370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,670 | 500 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $26,170 | — |
| Dishwashers | $26,830 | 360 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,990 | 420 |
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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