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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $103K | $49.54/hr |
| 72 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 73 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 74 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $102K | N/A |
| 75 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $102K | $49.07/hr |
| 76 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.99/hr |
| 77 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $102K | $48.99/hr |
| 78 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.96/hr |
| 79 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $102K | $48.93/hr |
| 80 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
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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