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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.63/hr |
| 62 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.44/hr |
| 63 | Construction Managers | Management | $106K | $51.15/hr |
| 64 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 65 | Physicists | Science | $106K | $50.93/hr |
| 66 | Software Developers | Technology | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 67 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $106K | $50.82/hr |
| 68 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $106K | $50.81/hr |
| 69 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 70 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $105K | $50.54/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
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Metro areas in Indiana
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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
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