Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Indianapolis
621 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Indianapolis belongs to Cooks, Short Order, at $21,440 per year. The highest is $511,400.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Short Order | $21,440 | — | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $22,880 | 4,480 | |
| 3 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $25,890 | 350 | |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,990 | 210 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,470 | 3,610 | |
| 6 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,790 | 30 | |
| 7 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,940 | 80 | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,110 | 3,800 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,420 | 2,750 | |
| 10 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,810 | 1,400 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $511,400 | 60 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $459,300 | 360 |
| Anesthesiologists | $374,730 | 560 |
| Neurologists | $365,500 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $364,040 | 3,730 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $346,920 | — |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $342,090 | 260 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,470 | 1,020 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $287,130 | 690 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $284,930 | 490 |
| Psychiatrists | $282,600 | 250 |
| Chief Executives | $256,320 | 870 |
| Orthodontists | $239,200 | — |
| Radiologists | $239,200 | 400 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,590 | 80 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 | 260 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $171,910 | 470 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,260 | — |
| Pediatricians, General | $170,020 | 920 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $168,600 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $166,120 | 1,020 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,640 | 1,740 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $155,230 | 3,880 |
| Pharmacists | $151,050 | 2,220 |
| Podiatrists | $150,700 | 120 |
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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