SOC 19-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economists — Indiana
Indiana · 1 metro areas compared
At $80,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Economists, 35.3% beneath the national figure of $124,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Economists, 35.3% beneath the national figure of $124,720. Pay ranges from under $47,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $163,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,350 to $144,640.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Indiana ranks number 36th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $138,260. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 164th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,350 | −62.0% |
| 25th | $47,350 | −62.0% |
| Median (50th) | $80,750 | −35.3% |
| 75th | $144,640 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $163,380 | +31.0% |
| Mean | $96,780 | −22.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $138,260 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $80,750 goes as far as $86,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,750 a year, 35.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,350 to $163,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 36th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $138,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economists in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $80,750, or $38.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $124,720, so pay in Indiana is 35.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Indiana earns more than $163,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $138,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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