May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Central Indiana
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area
379 occupations
Across 379 occupations with published wages in Central Indiana, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $459,790 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Central Indiana
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,000 | $46,620 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,170 | $27,870 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,800 | $38,200 |
| Cashiers | 4,600 | $28,040 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,530 | $36,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,700 | $31,070 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,530 | $57,050 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,520 | $39,110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,780 | $32,960 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,610 | $84,670 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.