Top Paying Jobs in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 133,770 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($511,400), Surgeons, All Other ($459,300), Anesthesiologists ($374,730). The cost of living index is 95.7 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,473/month.
$146K
Avg. median salary
95.7
Cost of living index
$1,473
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $155K | $74.63/hr |
| 22 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.62/hr |
| 23 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.45/hr |
| 24 | Financial Managers | Management | $147K | $70.49/hr |
| 25 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $138K | $66.47/hr |
| 26 | Economists | Science | $138K | $66.47/hr |
| 27 | Marketing Managers | Management | $138K | $66.34/hr |
| 28 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.15/hr |
| 29 | Sales Managers | Management | $137K | $66.06/hr |
| 30 | Database Architects | Technology | $137K | $65.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood
Cost of living vs. national average-4.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,473/mo
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