Top Paying Jobs in Indiana
Indiana has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 290,280 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($588,890), Surgeons, All Other ($459,300), Radiologists ($430,640). The cost of living index is 91.81 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,144/month.
ⓘ
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$150K
Avg. median salary
91.81
Cost of living index
$1,144
Median 2BR rent
6,922,858
Population
Highest paying careers in Indiana
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $159K | $76.35/hr |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $156K | $74.91/hr |
| 23 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $145K | $69.85/hr |
| 24 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $144K | $69.39/hr |
| 25 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $144K | $69.37/hr |
| 26 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $142K | $68.29/hr |
| 27 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $139K | N/A |
| 28 | Marketing Managers | Management | $136K | $65.51/hr |
| 29 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.31/hr |
| 30 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.14/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Indiana
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,144/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Metro areas in Indiana
Click a metro for detailed salary, rent, and cost-of-living data specific to that area.
Bloomington
$1,210/mo rentRPP 95.1
Columbus$1,415/mo rentRPP 93
Elkhart-Goshen$1,183/mo rentRPP 90.3
Evansville$1,113/mo rentRPP 91.5
Fort Wayne$1,113/mo rentRPP 92.6
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$1,040/mo rentRPP 95.7
Kokomo$1,123/mo rentRPP 89.6
Lafayette-West Lafayette$1,242/mo rentRPP 93.4
Michigan City-La Porte$1,152/mo rentRPP 91.7
Muncie$1,043/mo rentRPP 88.1
South Bend-Mishawaka$993/mo rentRPP 92.9
Terre Haute$1,094/mo rentRPP 87.8
Compare Indiana to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Indiana
Calculate take-home pay in Indiana
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Indiana?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Indiana?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data