Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southern Indiana
397 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southern Indiana belongs to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, at $21,910 per year. The highest is $370,710.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,910 | 70 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $22,500 | 780 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,720 | 390 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $24,660 | 2,010 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,850 | 80 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,230 | 690 | |
| 7 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,720 | 470 | |
| 8 | Driver/Sales Workers | $27,850 | 520 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,030 | 370 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $28,030 | 5,210 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $370,710 | 210 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $280,370 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $241,750 | 80 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $210,650 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $161,120 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,620 | 260 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,990 | 410 |
| Optometrists | $136,070 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $133,470 | 310 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,980 | 210 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $126,730 | 600 |
| Chemical Engineers | $126,690 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $124,940 | 320 |
| Physician Assistants | $124,090 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,770 | 350 |
| Marketing Managers | $123,450 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $122,250 | 470 |
| Human Resources Managers | $119,700 | 110 |
| Physicists | $117,170 | 80 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,400 | 240 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $110,610 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $108,490 | 130 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $108,430 | 820 |
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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