Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Indiana
753 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Indiana belongs to Cooks, Short Order, at $21,940 per year. The highest is $588,890.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Short Order | $21,940 | 2,940 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $22,770 | 12,880 | |
| 3 | Gambling Dealers | $24,160 | 2,410 | |
| 4 | Fallers | $26,210 | 40 | |
| 5 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,320 | 90 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,920 | 9,730 | |
| 7 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $26,920 | 560 | |
| 8 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,440 | 1,930 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,680 | 6,740 | |
| 10 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,790 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $588,890 | 140 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $459,300 | 420 |
| Radiologists | $430,640 | 680 |
| Anesthesiologists | $394,060 | 1,460 |
| Physicians, All Other | $366,190 | 6,760 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $351,990 | 430 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $347,060 | 1,170 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $340,300 | 380 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $314,390 | 2,380 |
| Psychiatrists | $284,110 | 410 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $261,940 | 1,410 |
| Chief Executives | $254,180 | 1,820 |
| Orthodontists | $239,200 | — |
| Dermatologists | $225,200 | 110 |
| Neurologists | $220,210 | 360 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 | 790 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $177,710 | 500 |
| Pediatricians, General | $177,300 | 1,080 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,260 | — |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $168,600 | 160 |
| Dentists, General | $166,650 | 2,300 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $158,810 | 630 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,810 | 4,610 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $145,290 | 70 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $144,320 | 60 |
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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