May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area
409 occupations
Across 409 occupations with published wages in Northern Indiana, physicians, all other record the highest median at $357,740 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northern Indiana
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,490 | $43,910 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,720 | $41,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,470 | $28,440 |
| Cashiers | 5,400 | $28,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,630 | $31,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,050 | $57,820 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,890 | $42,600 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,690 | $34,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 3,210 | $68,370 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,200 | $51,710 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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.