Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Indiana, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
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| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis city | 885,860 | $66,219 | $1,156 | 5.1% | 34.9% |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | 268,589 | $61,422 | $999 | 5.6% | 29.0% |
| 3 | Evansville | 116,116 | $53,387 | $975 | 5.1% | 22.8% |
| 4 | South Bend | 103,085 | $55,786 | $1,033 | 6.5% | 29.3% |
| 5 | Fishers | 102,337 | $130,203 | $1,611 | 2.8% | 66.5% |
| 6 | Carmel | 101,651 | $141,505 | $1,712 | 2.7% | 74.4% |
| 7 | Bloomington | 80,049 | $50,465 | $1,200 | 6.6% | 58.8% |
| 8 | Hammond | 76,768 | $55,504 | $1,134 | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| 9 | Noblesville | 73,362 | $104,047 | $1,389 | 2.9% | 51.6% |
| 10 | Lafayette | 71,159 | $53,716 | $1,079 | 3.6% | 27.9% |
| 11 | Gary | 68,113 | $38,731 | $1,012 | 10.9% | 14.8% |
| 12 | Greenwood | 66,029 | $83,608 | $1,312 | 2.6% | 33.4% |
| 13 | Muncie | 64,751 | $44,471 | $904 | 7.8% | 26.1% |
| 14 | Kokomo | 59,122 | $55,360 | $939 | 6.2% | 18.1% |
| 15 | Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | $922 | 6.9% | 24.6% |
| 16 | Anderson | 55,367 | $46,909 | $925 | 7.3% | 15.7% |
| 17 | Westfield | 54,677 | $122,789 | $1,667 | 2.8% | 59.8% |
| 18 | Elkhart | 53,733 | $51,028 | $998 | 3.9% | 17.7% |
| 19 | Columbus | 51,824 | $77,456 | $1,157 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| 20 | Jeffersonville | 51,043 | $70,930 | $1,148 | 4.0% | 28.2% |
| 21 | Mishawaka | 51,021 | $54,291 | $1,070 | 6.8% | 29.2% |
| 22 | Lawrence | 49,517 | $74,022 | $1,178 | 4.5% | 35.6% |
| 23 | West Lafayette | 45,159 | $34,891 | $1,225 | 4.5% | 73.3% |
| 24 | Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $1,231 | 7.4% | 18.4% |
| 25 | New Albany | 37,581 | $54,710 | $1,026 | 6.0% | 23.7% |
| 26 | Merrillville | 36,476 | $67,587 | $1,282 | 7.5% | 26.1% |
| 27 | Plainfield | 36,369 | $87,272 | $1,499 | 3.6% | 32.7% |
| 28 | Richmond | 35,581 | $45,399 | $822 | 6.8% | 20.1% |
| 29 | Valparaiso | 34,733 | $69,872 | $1,224 | 3.6% | 40.6% |
| 30 | Goshen | 34,420 | $59,184 | $1,093 | 4.0% | 23.7% |
| 31 | Crown Point | 34,393 | $101,686 | $1,485 | 2.8% | 34.6% |
| 32 | Zionsville | 32,095 | $172,024 | $1,792 | 2.8% | 72.4% |
| 33 | Michigan City | 31,814 | $53,089 | $967 | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| 34 | Brownsburg | 31,215 | $102,235 | $1,486 | 1.6% | 46.8% |
| 35 | Granger | 30,321 | $123,318 | $1,656 | 4.4% | 56.3% |
| 36 | Schererville | 29,701 | $89,466 | $1,310 | 5.1% | 34.4% |
| 37 | Hobart | 29,558 | $75,160 | $1,206 | 4.3% | 21.2% |
| 38 | Marion | 27,531 | $43,343 | $805 | 7.7% | 16.9% |
| 39 | Franklin | 26,168 | $82,380 | $1,186 | 3.9% | 27.8% |
| 40 | East Chicago | 26,022 | $42,125 | $854 | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| 41 | Greenfield | 24,940 | $76,127 | $1,177 | 3.3% | 26.2% |
| 42 | Munster | 23,733 | $110,187 | $1,507 | 5.5% | 49.9% |
| 43 | Highland | 23,680 | $78,062 | $1,230 | 4.7% | 29.6% |
| 44 | Avon | 23,437 | $98,486 | $1,538 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| 45 | St. John | 22,567 | $131,467 | $989 | 2.3% | 43.7% |
| 46 | La Porte | 22,449 | $59,307 | $948 | 3.5% | 20.1% |
| 47 | Seymour | 22,371 | $64,426 | $1,011 | 2.3% | 18.1% |
| 48 | Clarksville | 22,016 | $60,467 | $1,110 | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| 49 | Shelbyville | 20,296 | $55,602 | $995 | 2.0% | 19.4% |
| 50 | Lebanon | 17,812 | $65,154 | $962 | 3.7% | 21.7% |
| 51 | Logansport | 17,790 | $47,291 | $786 | 4.3% | 12.2% |
| 52 | New Castle | 17,367 | $51,606 | $781 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| 53 | Huntington | 17,030 | $56,520 | $879 | 4.6% | 16.4% |
| 54 | Warsaw | 16,768 | $61,035 | $1,066 | 2.3% | 33.7% |
| 55 | Vincennes | 16,586 | $53,637 | $793 | 5.2% | 16.8% |
| 56 | Crawfordsville | 16,491 | $55,033 | $857 | 4.4% | 15.2% |
| 57 | Dyer | 16,400 | $107,159 | $1,225 | 3.8% | 38.5% |
| 58 | Griffith | 16,273 | $76,636 | $1,235 | 3.8% | 27.9% |
| 59 | Jasper | 15,991 | $68,817 | $810 | 1.4% | 29.4% |
| 60 | Frankfort | 15,917 | $57,412 | $898 | 3.0% | 11.5% |
| 61 | New Haven | 15,698 | $70,970 | $998 | 4.8% | 23.1% |
| 62 | Cedar Lake | 15,295 | $83,381 | $1,350 | 5.5% | 27.4% |
| 63 | Beech Grove | 14,913 | $49,973 | $1,091 | 4.4% | 23.9% |
| 64 | Chesterton | 14,446 | $91,060 | $1,274 | 6.7% | 42.5% |
| 65 | Speedway | 13,968 | $60,147 | $1,141 | 5.8% | 34.3% |
| 66 | Bedford | 13,837 | $49,553 | $828 | 2.3% | 17.3% |
| 67 | Auburn | 13,565 | $68,750 | $865 | 5.9% | 23.4% |
| 68 | Lake Station | 13,185 | $59,591 | $1,124 | 16.3% | 7.4% |
| 69 | Connersville | 13,109 | $48,854 | $787 | 3.9% | 15.0% |
| 70 | Whitestown | 12,466 | $123,643 | $1,842 | 1.6% | 62.7% |
| 71 | Washington | 12,367 | $50,331 | $858 | 2.8% | 16.8% |
| 72 | Greensburg | 12,229 | $62,655 | $859 | 2.3% | 19.8% |
| 73 | Madison | 12,223 | $61,183 | $820 | 5.2% | 23.8% |
| 74 | Martinsville | 11,933 | $60,177 | $983 | 4.4% | 12.6% |
| 75 | Danville | 11,714 | $97,083 | $1,151 | 2.1% | 37.1% |
| 76 | Yorktown | 11,699 | $81,674 | $926 | 2.0% | 34.9% |
| 77 | Huntertown | 11,379 | $109,432 | $1,550 | 1.4% | 44.3% |
| 78 | Lowell | 11,073 | $84,024 | $1,123 | 4.9% | 24.2% |
| 79 | Peru | 10,901 | $46,159 | $826 | 9.1% | 16.4% |
| 80 | Bargersville | 10,752 | $114,231 | $1,379 | 6.7% | 44.1% |
Indiana is in the Midwest region (East North Central division), with 6,851,073 residents, a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $71,957. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 93.3 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,957 | 39 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 14 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.7% | 33 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 93.3 | 18 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 43 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 6.3% | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
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Indiana is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 6,851,073 residents (the 17th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.1. Its economy produced about $555,037 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 19th among states and DC, equal to $81,015 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, which is 14th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.7% of employment, 33rd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,860 a year ($23.01 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,860 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Indiana are Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (103,200 jobs, median $41,340); Fast Food and Counter Workers (97,290 jobs, median $28,790); Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (85,610 jobs, median $45,550); Retail Salespersons (83,670 jobs, median $31,530); Registered Nurses (68,980 jobs, median $83,500). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $366,190); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $314,390); Dentists, General (median $166,650). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (2.0 times the national share of workers) and transportation and material moving (1.3 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Indiana: the regional price parity is 93.3 against 100 for the whole country (18th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,062 a month and the median household income $71,957, so a year of rent equals 17.7% of income; the median home value is $218,200. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 2.95%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
6.3% of residents were born abroad and 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 76.3% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit and 10.7% work from home; 12.7% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 133,680 | 24.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59,968 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46,642 | 8.4% |
| Government and government enterprises | 44,669 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35,176 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 32,145 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 32,021 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28,611 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 26,915 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20,710 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16,260 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14,802 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 12,455 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 9,018 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8,408 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6,198 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,006 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,658 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5,411 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,879 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,400 | +1.9% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 185,600 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 520,500 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 633,900 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 24,300 | -6.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 148,000 | -1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 360,100 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 534,900 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 304,600 | -3.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 139,200 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 416,800 | -3.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 3,273,300 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 345,580 | 108.0 | 0.95 | $46,030 | $31,750 | $70,110 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 274,710 | 85.8 | 0.98 | $29,460 | $21,280 | $44,970 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 359,500 | 112.3 | 1.28 | $44,210 | $30,220 | $70,200 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 278,690 | 87.1 | 1.01 | $36,480 | $24,660 | $91,250 | -5% |
| Management | 170,490 | 53.3 | 0.74 | $108,710 | $58,570 | $214,320 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 158,560 | 49.5 | 0.73 | $75,280 | $45,710 | $126,640 | -9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 211,490 | 66.1 | 1.05 | $80,740 | $42,320 | $166,580 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 161,970 | 50.6 | 0.86 | $52,130 | $29,860 | $92,840 | -14% |
| Production | 353,630 | 110.5 | 2.01 | $47,360 | $35,110 | $75,930 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 136,140 | 42.5 | 0.84 | $37,440 | $30,520 | $49,180 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 145,590 | 45.5 | 1.10 | $61,860 | $39,890 | $97,900 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 138,290 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $58,860 | $36,830 | $91,070 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 67,640 | 21.1 | 0.62 | $84,010 | $47,870 | $143,220 | -23% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 89,410 | 27.9 | 0.95 | $36,950 | $28,860 | $49,400 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 67,370 | 21.0 | 0.87 | $48,960 | $30,240 | $86,050 | -2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 56,720 | 17.7 | 0.85 | $30,770 | $22,340 | $54,320 | -15% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,470 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $50,540 | $35,830 | $78,880 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 52,160 | 16.3 | 0.97 | $88,050 | $53,640 | $135,870 | -12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,960 | 10.3 | 0.78 | $51,100 | $30,630 | $97,190 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 27,030 | 8.4 | 0.89 | $73,160 | $46,140 | $125,860 | -11% |
| Legal | 17,660 | 5.5 | 0.66 | $83,430 | $44,630 | $213,750 | -19% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,160 | 1.0 | 0.35 | $45,050 | $29,600 | $63,330 | +23% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 103,200 | 1.70 | $41,340 | $31,040 | $52,590 | +3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 97,290 | 1.23 | $28,790 | $22,110 | $35,820 | -8% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 85,610 | 2.96 | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | +2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 83,670 | 1.04 | $31,530 | $23,420 | $46,900 | -11% |
| Registered Nurses | 68,980 | 0.99 | $83,500 | $66,750 | $105,750 | -14% |
| Cashiers | 68,350 | 1.07 | $29,670 | $22,630 | $36,690 | -10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 66,420 | 1.14 | $36,250 | $29,830 | $48,270 | -3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 59,090 | 1.39 | $60,290 | $42,060 | $79,000 | +3% |
| Office Clerks, General | 58,480 | 1.15 | $44,520 | $28,510 | $63,920 | -1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 57,050 | 0.64 | $35,060 | $29,390 | $39,480 | -2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 49,220 | 1.08 | $36,460 | $28,860 | $46,490 | -1% |
| General and Operations Managers | 47,180 | 0.65 | $108,170 | $53,820 | $248,610 | +2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 44,630 | 0.84 | $43,140 | $31,060 | $62,620 | -4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 43,620 | 0.93 | $28,480 | $17,640 | $48,350 | -19% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 34,480 | 1.10 | $49,890 | $35,170 | $75,720 | +1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 33,640 | 1.13 | $38,330 | $35,390 | $46,890 | -9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 32,350 | 1.27 | $71,330 | $37,810 | $136,120 | -1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 29,910 | 1.06 | $47,820 | $33,010 | $66,960 | -6% |
| Construction Laborers | 28,600 | 1.27 | $50,070 | $36,570 | $74,740 | +6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 28,450 | 0.97 | $33,300 | $23,970 | $44,610 | -9% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 27,720 | 0.97 | $59,700 | $47,330 | $77,730 | -7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 27,600 | 1.64 | $47,320 | $36,490 | $61,050 | +5% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 26,960 | 0.93 | $35,170 | $26,000 | $44,190 | -6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 26,870 | 1.94 | $73,950 | $48,110 | $101,540 | -1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 25,660 | 0.86 | $77,720 | $50,950 | $125,880 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 1,460 | 1.83 | $394,060 | $217,040 | $512,160 | +1% |
| Physicians, All Other | 6,760 | 0.96 | $366,190 | $130,110 | $462,610 | +38% |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 1,170 | 1.73 | $347,060 | $220,790 | $486,870 | +3% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,380 | 1.72 | $314,390 | $177,830 | $504,870 | +23% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,410 | 0.64 | $261,940 | $111,860 | $468,430 | +7% |
| Chief Executives | 1,820 | 0.43 | $254,180 | $97,340 | $494,080 | +19% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,080 | 1.34 | $177,300 | $140,450 | $277,150 | -16% |
| Dentists, General | 2,300 | 0.90 | $166,650 | $81,370 | $327,980 | -3% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,610 | 1.02 | $155,810 | $102,030 | $214,470 | -9% |
| Pharmacists | 6,430 | 0.97 | $144,290 | $107,050 | $169,360 | +2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 8,060 | 0.58 | $142,040 | $94,780 | $214,590 | -19% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,350 | 0.41 | $136,260 | $82,380 | $233,460 | -18% |
| Financial Managers | 12,560 | 0.73 | $135,840 | $80,610 | $234,710 | -18% |
| Optometrists | 1,040 | 1.18 | $135,500 | $76,860 | $193,270 | -1% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,110 | 0.63 | $132,050 | $105,810 | $196,280 | -3% |
| Sales Managers | 9,700 | 0.74 | $131,470 | $69,570 | $231,350 | -11% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,030 | 0.67 | $130,340 | $85,230 | $213,640 | -13% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 7,450 | 1.12 | $128,830 | $101,790 | $155,260 | -3% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,190 | 0.69 | $126,880 | $80,270 | $192,260 | -14% |
| Lawyers | 8,970 | 0.58 | $126,860 | $65,750 | $327,960 | -21% |
| Veterinarians | 1,500 | 0.87 | $124,530 | $63,630 | $173,810 | -4% |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,030 | 0.55 | $124,190 | $76,270 | $174,580 | -7% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 9,400 | 1.85 | $121,500 | $78,410 | $207,820 | -4% |
| Engineers, All Other | 1,540 | 0.49 | $120,880 | $62,710 | $163,380 | -2% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 5,620 | 1.03 | $112,990 | $63,980 | $201,750 | -1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 2,010 | 6.04 | $45,820 | $37,230 | $61,510 | -2% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2,750 | 5.29 | $45,430 | $36,860 | $64,240 | -9% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,520 | 4.41 | $58,300 | $42,190 | $65,420 | +7% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,840 | 4.36 | $43,960 | $36,910 | $62,400 | -8% |
| Furniture Finishers | 1,280 | 4.31 | $43,220 | $37,220 | $62,820 | -3% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 5,980 | 3.77 | $45,550 | $29,700 | $57,980 | -2% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 3,870 | 3.59 | $60,180 | $40,680 | $68,580 | +17% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 1,290 | 3.58 | $56,750 | $27,580 | $76,910 | +9% |
| Tool and Die Makers | 4,090 | 3.49 | $68,050 | $46,810 | $92,940 | +6% |
| Upholsterers | 1,400 | 3.37 | $45,080 | $35,020 | $58,550 | -3% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,800 | 3.22 | $37,850 | $31,270 | $52,090 | -8% |
| Tire Builders | 1,320 | 3.09 | $51,170 | $40,590 | $58,470 | -11% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 4,170 | 3.02 | $47,310 | $38,790 | $61,360 | +2% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,740 | 2.99 | $49,420 | $37,890 | $60,620 | +4% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 85,610 | 2.96 | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | +2% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 7,480 | 2.91 | $45,100 | $36,530 | $60,090 | -4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 8,810 | 2.85 | $44,290 | $31,880 | $62,940 | -0% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 3,570 | 2.82 | $41,600 | $35,230 | $57,550 | -4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 9,690 | 2.78 | $48,590 | $38,550 | $71,170 | -4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 9,680 | 2.75 | $46,980 | $36,960 | $73,840 | +1% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,240 | 2.70 | $68,670 | $52,600 | $105,510 | -44% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 1,660 | 2.64 | $60,150 | $46,880 | $82,690 | -2% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,930 | 2.64 | $44,860 | $37,050 | $72,800 | -0% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,150 | 2.60 | $46,790 | $37,480 | $59,580 | +2% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 2,300 | 2.60 | $52,950 | $38,830 | $87,640 | -22% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 768 federal job postings open now in Indiana (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 128 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 97 |
| Defense Finance and Accounting Service | 42 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 39 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 31 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Farm Service Agency | 24 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 15 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 13 |
| Army National Guard Units | 12 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 10 |
| National Labor Relations Board | 9 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Information Technology Management | 37 |
| Attorney | 34 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 30 |
| Nurse | 21 |
| Medical Officer | 19 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 17 |
| Criminal Investigation | 15 |
| Program Management | 14 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Human Resources Management | 12 |
| Financial Administration And Program | 12 |
| Contracting | 12 |
| General Business And Industry | 11 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (565 postings).
The median wage in Indiana is $47,860 a year ($23.01 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $29,120 and the 90th $101,160.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 345,580 | 108.0 | 0.95 | $46,030 | $31,750 | $70,110 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 274,710 | 85.8 | 0.98 | $29,460 | $21,280 | $44,970 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 359,500 | 112.3 | 1.28 | $44,210 | $30,220 | $70,200 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 278,690 | 87.1 | 1.01 | $36,480 | $24,660 | $91,250 | -5% |
| Management | 170,490 | 53.3 | 0.74 | $108,710 | $58,570 | $214,320 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 158,560 | 49.5 | 0.73 | $75,280 | $45,710 | $126,640 | -9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 211,490 | 66.1 | 1.05 | $80,740 | $42,320 | $166,580 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 161,970 | 50.6 | 0.86 | $52,130 | $29,860 | $92,840 | -14% |
| Production | 353,630 | 110.5 | 2.01 | $47,360 | $35,110 | $75,930 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 136,140 | 42.5 | 0.84 | $37,440 | $30,520 | $49,180 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 145,590 | 45.5 | 1.10 | $61,860 | $39,890 | $97,900 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 138,290 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $58,860 | $36,830 | $91,070 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 67,640 | 21.1 | 0.62 | $84,010 | $47,870 | $143,220 | -23% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 89,410 | 27.9 | 0.95 | $36,950 | $28,860 | $49,400 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 67,370 | 21.0 | 0.87 | $48,960 | $30,240 | $86,050 | -2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 56,720 | 17.7 | 0.85 | $30,770 | $22,340 | $54,320 | -15% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,470 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $50,540 | $35,830 | $78,880 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 52,160 | 16.3 | 0.97 | $88,050 | $53,640 | $135,870 | -12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,960 | 10.3 | 0.78 | $51,100 | $30,630 | $97,190 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 27,030 | 8.4 | 0.89 | $73,160 | $46,140 | $125,860 | -11% |
| Legal | 17,660 | 5.5 | 0.66 | $83,430 | $44,630 | $213,750 | -19% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,160 | 1.0 | 0.35 | $45,050 | $29,600 | $63,330 | +23% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Indiana ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 2.95% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 93.3 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,062 |
| Median home value | $218,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 70.5% |
| Poverty rate | 12.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 76.3% |
| Public transit to work | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.7% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
6.3% of residents of Indiana were born abroad (430,932 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 114,664 |
| India | 35,856 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 18,730 |
| Nigeria | 16,945 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | 15,917 |
| Philippines | 13,710 |
| Guatemala | 11,731 |
| Honduras | 11,346 |
| El Salvador | 10,688 |
| Venezuela | 9,851 |
| Haiti | 9,754 |
| Korea | 7,598 |
| Canada | 7,322 |
| Vietnam | 6,354 |
| Thailand | 5,291 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 2.95% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.4% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$71,957 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
768 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.