May 2025 OEWS · Indiana
Highest-paying jobs in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
All-occupations median
$49,340
- 10th percentile
- $29,790
- 25th percentile
- $37,200
- Median
- $49,340
- 75th percentile
- $77,110
- 90th percentile
- $107,270
- Mean
- $65,180
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 1,105,170.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 95.696, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 60 | $76,490 | $511,400 | $603,000 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 360 | $91,020 | $459,300 | $508,260 |
| Anesthesiologists | 560 | $204,240 | $374,730 | $541,190 |
| Neurologists | Not available | $182,520 | $365,500 | $467,550 |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,730 | $134,180 | $364,040 | $437,100 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not available | $66,430 | $346,920 | $366,350 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 260 | $216,130 | $342,090 | $359,420 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,020 | $177,830 | $289,470 | $504,870 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 690 | $137,750 | $287,130 | $509,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 490 | $220,400 | $284,930 | $454,660 |
| Psychiatrists | 250 | $194,840 | $282,600 | $454,930 |
| Chief Executives | 870 | $97,840 | $256,320 | $511,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 80 | $111,000 | $225,590 | $293,280 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 260 | $58,960 | $183,000 | $183,000 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 470 | $104,780 | $171,910 | $204,210 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Not available | $83,680 | $171,260 | $338,390 |
| Pediatricians, General | 920 | $140,450 | $170,020 | $276,030 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 110 | $134,430 | $168,600 | $489,710 |
| Dentists, General | 1,020 | $77,540 | $166,120 | $322,760 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,740 | $104,970 | $159,640 | $220,680 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,880 | $100,530 | $155,230 | $214,110 |
| Pharmacists | 2,220 | $111,950 | $151,050 | $170,110 |
| Podiatrists | 120 | $66,120 | $150,700 | $243,650 |
| Financial Managers | 5,230 | $88,490 | $146,620 | $243,410 |
| Economists | 30 | $67,360 | $138,260 | $170,280 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 40 | $109,910 | $138,260 | $207,480 |
| Marketing Managers | 1,550 | $83,200 | $137,980 | $223,700 |
| Optometrists | 340 | $71,100 | $137,590 | $215,290 |
| Sales Managers | 4,200 | $75,810 | $137,410 | $251,320 |
| Database Architects | 290 | $87,350 | $136,990 | $175,300 |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,300 | $89,310 | $135,770 | $219,950 |
| Purchasing Managers | 390 | $92,570 | $135,240 | $187,260 |
| Physician Assistants | 700 | $105,970 | $131,950 | $177,240 |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,010 | $76,880 | $130,680 | $180,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,530 | $106,500 | $130,460 | $152,090 |
| Commercial Pilots | 370 | $75,540 | $128,900 | $225,500 |
| Veterinarians | 520 | $64,500 | $127,850 | $169,810 |
| Materials Engineers | 160 | $77,190 | $127,230 | $128,820 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,180 | $82,850 | $124,030 | $216,580 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 2,330 | $70,190 | $123,520 | $209,700 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 110 | $22.19 | $41.56 | $73.18 |
| Dancers | 110 | $15.10 | $24.46 | $44.08 |
| Actors | 250 | $14.92 | $19.13 | $40.66 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN is $49,340. Employment is 1,105,170.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?
Cardiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $511,400, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN.