Updated May 2026 · BLS OEWS 2025 reference period
63 Highest Paying Jobs in Indiana (2026)
The highest-paying job in Indiana is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state-aggregated median salary of $346,920 as of 2026, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data weighted across the state's 1 BLS-tracked metro. Across all 63 occupations the average median is $105,410, with 29 occupations paying a six-figure ($100K+) median. Indiana's average cost-of-living index is 90, so the average median equates to $117,122 of buying power in an average-cost U.S. metro.
The 63 occupations below are ranked by median wage across Indiana — rolling up wage data across all metropolitan areas in the state. State-level rollups smooth over the substantial intra-state wage variation typical of larger states. For state-level wage comparisons, BLS OEWS state files aggregate across MSAs and non-MSA areas. The aggregation hides legitimate within-state differences: a job in Indiana's primary metro often pays substantially more (and costs substantially more to live near) than the same job in smaller cities.
Use the per-metro pages for the geographic-specific view. The state-level ranking is most useful for comparing Indiana to other states, not for comparing within-state options.
Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Indiana
Ranked by state-aggregated median (50th percentile) salary, employment-weighted across Indiana's single tracked metro.
State median $346,920 · 0 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($346,920)
Obstetrician/Gynecologists in Indiana earn $346,920 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $346,920 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $287,130 · 690 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($287,130)
Family Medicine Physicians in Indiana earn $287,130 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $287,130 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $170,020 · 920 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($170,020)
Pediatricians in Indiana earn $170,020 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $170,020 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $166,120 · 1,020 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($166,120)
Dentists in Indiana earn $166,120 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $166,120 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $155,230 · 3,880 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($155,230)
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Indiana earn $155,230 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $155,230 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $151,050 · 2,220 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($151,050)
Pharmacists in Indiana earn $151,050 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $151,050 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $146,620 · 5,230 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($146,620)
Financial Managers in Indiana earn $146,620 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $146,620 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $137,980 · 1,550 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($137,980)
Marketing Managers in Indiana earn $137,980 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $137,980 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $137,590 · 340 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($137,590)
Optometrists in Indiana earn $137,590 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $137,590 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $137,410 · 4,200 jobs · top metro: Indianapolis ($137,410)
Sales Managers in Indiana earn $137,410 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Indianapolis) pays $137,410 median, materially above the state aggregate.
Full Ranking: All 63 Tracked Occupations
| Rank | Role | Category | State Median | Top Metro | Top Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician/Gynecologist | Healthcare | $346,920 | Indianapolis | $346,920 | 0 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physician | Healthcare | $287,130 | Indianapolis | $287,130 | 690 |
| 3 | Pediatrician | Healthcare | $170,020 | Indianapolis | $170,020 | 920 |
| 4 | Dentist | Healthcare | $166,120 | Indianapolis | $166,120 | 1,020 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $155,230 | Indianapolis | $155,230 | 3,880 |
| 6 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $151,050 | Indianapolis | $151,050 | 2,220 |
| 7 | Financial Manager | Finance | $146,620 | Indianapolis | $146,620 | 5,230 |
| 8 | Marketing Manager | Management | $137,980 | Indianapolis | $137,980 | 1,550 |
| 9 | Optometrist | Healthcare | $137,590 | Indianapolis | $137,590 | 340 |
| 10 | Sales Manager | Management | $137,410 | Indianapolis | $137,410 | 4,200 |
| 11 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $135,770 | Indianapolis | $135,770 | 1,300 |
| 12 | Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $131,950 | Indianapolis | $131,950 | 700 |
| 13 | Computer Network Architect | Technology | $130,680 | Indianapolis | $130,680 | 1,010 |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $130,460 | Indianapolis | $130,460 | 2,530 |
| 15 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | $127,850 | Indianapolis | $127,850 | 520 |
| 16 | Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $121,350 | Indianapolis | $121,350 | 400 |
| 17 | General and Operations Manager | Management | $120,480 | Indianapolis | $120,480 | 17,510 |
| 18 | Software Developer | Technology | $106,870 | Indianapolis | $106,870 | 7,140 |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $106,010 | Indianapolis | $106,010 | 4,680 |
| 20 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $104,210 | Indianapolis | $104,210 | 1,260 |
| 21 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $103,770 | Indianapolis | $103,770 | 2,790 |
| 22 | Architect | Engineering | $103,050 | Indianapolis | $103,050 | 780 |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $102,640 | Indianapolis | $102,640 | 2,400 |
| 24 | Computer Programmer | Technology | $102,070 | Indianapolis | $102,070 | 550 |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $101,890 | Indianapolis | $101,890 | 5,080 |
| 26 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $101,830 | Indianapolis | $101,830 | 2,000 |
| 27 | Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $101,780 | Indianapolis | $101,780 | 1,990 |
| 28 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $100,730 | Indianapolis | $100,730 | 2,900 |
| 29 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $100,080 | Indianapolis | $100,080 | 1,660 |
| 30 | Database Architect | Technology | $99,990 | Indianapolis | $99,990 | 430 |
| 31 | Data Scientist | Technology | $99,110 | Indianapolis | $99,110 | 1,880 |
| 32 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $98,680 | Indianapolis | $98,680 | 2,140 |
| 33 | Information Security Analyst | Technology | $98,060 | Indianapolis | $98,060 | 980 |
| 34 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $97,470 | Indianapolis | $97,470 | 1,780 |
| 35 | Management Analyst | Management | $97,020 | Indianapolis | $97,020 | 6,110 |
| 36 | Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $93,510 | Indianapolis | $93,510 | 990 |
| 37 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $93,320 | Indianapolis | $93,320 | 1,360 |
| 38 | Audiologist | Healthcare | $90,360 | Indianapolis | $90,360 | 0 |
| 39 | Network Architect | Technology | $89,770 | Indianapolis | $89,770 | 1,850 |
| 40 | Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Technology | $86,800 | Indianapolis | $86,800 | 120 |
| 41 | Operations Research Analyst | Technology | $86,660 | Indianapolis | $86,660 | 640 |
| 42 | Statistician | Technology | $84,570 | Indianapolis | $84,570 | 130 |
| 43 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $84,230 | Indianapolis | $84,230 | 25,800 |
| 44 | Financial Examiner | Finance | $83,570 | Indianapolis | $83,570 | 210 |
| 45 | Web Designer | Technology | $82,820 | Indianapolis | $82,820 | 300 |
| 46 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $80,470 | Indianapolis | $80,470 | 1,570 |
| 47 | Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $79,910 | Indianapolis | $79,910 | 1,730 |
| 48 | Accountant | Finance | $79,290 | Indianapolis | $79,290 | 11,210 |
| 49 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $78,270 | Indianapolis | $78,270 | 430 |
| 50 | Plumber | Trades | $76,980 | Indianapolis | $76,980 | 4,010 |
| 51 | Loan Officer | Finance | $74,790 | Indianapolis | $74,790 | 1,690 |
| 52 | Web Developer | Technology | $67,530 | Indianapolis | $67,530 | 490 |
| 53 | Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $66,450 | Indianapolis | $66,450 | 1,740 |
| 54 | Market Research Analyst | Management | $65,200 | Indianapolis | $65,200 | 6,330 |
| 55 | Electrician | Trades | $65,130 | Indianapolis | $65,130 | 5,390 |
| 56 | Carpenter | Trades | $65,070 | Indianapolis | $65,070 | 4,960 |
| 57 | Secondary School Teacher | Education | $62,570 | Indianapolis | $62,570 | 6,160 |
| 58 | Paralegal | Legal | $62,130 | Indianapolis | $62,130 | 2,770 |
| 59 | Graphic Designer | Creative | $60,520 | Indianapolis | $60,520 | 1,530 |
| 60 | Elementary School Teacher | Education | $60,510 | Indianapolis | $60,510 | 8,610 |
| 61 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $58,910 | Indianapolis | $58,910 | 3,510 |
| 62 | Welder | Trades | $51,070 | Indianapolis | $51,070 | 2,790 |
| 63 | Automotive Technician | Trades | $50,530 | Indianapolis | $50,530 | 5,600 |
Why These Roles Pay the Most in Indiana
Indiana's pay distribution reflects its mix of regional employers and industries, plus the local cost of living that affects nominal salary levels in the BLS data.
$Indiana tracks $1 BLS-published metros covering approximately $192,490 workers across the $63 occupations on this page. State-aggregated medians are employment-weighted across metros, which is the right way to read "state pay" when BLS publishes by metro. The Obstetrician/Gynecologist top spot reflects Indianapolis pulling the upper end of the distribution; smaller metros in Indiana typically pay 10–25% less for the same role.
Metro-by-Metro Detail
For salary data specific to one metro within Indiana, see:
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying job in Indiana is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state median salary of $346,920. The top-paying metro for this role is Indianapolis at $346,920 median. The role employs roughly 0 workers across Indiana.
29 of the 63 BLS-tracked occupations in Indiana have a state-aggregated median salary of $100,000 or higher. That places this state in the upper tier nationally for high-paying occupations.
Across 63 BLS-tracked occupations, the average median salary in Indiana is $105,410. The figure is employment-weighted across 1 metros, so larger occupations and larger metros contribute proportionally more. Cost-of-living-adjusted to a national-average baseline, it equates to $117,122.
BLS OEWS publishes wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area. For Indiana, this page aggregates Indianapolis. Some non-MSA areas (small towns, rural counties) are excluded from OEWS metro tables but covered in BLS state-level summaries; we use metro-level data to preserve the percentile granularity.
Every wage figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program at bls.gov/oes — public domain federal survey data covering about 1.2 million U.S. employers. State aggregates are computed by employment-weighting metro-level percentile wages across the BLS-tracked metros in Indiana.
State aggregates are employment-weighted across the BLS-tracked metros in Indiana, using OEWS 2025 data.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.