Jobs in Indiana — Pay & Openings by City
463,130 professionals employed across 1 major Indiana metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $49,713/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Indiana
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in Indiana.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Indiana by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $49,713 | 463,130 | Warehouse Associate jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Indiana metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Indiana
State averages across the Indiana metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Indiana Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $120,480 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $97,470 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $84,230 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $78,030 |
| Plumber salary guide | $76,980 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $65,850 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $65,590 |
| Electrician salary guide | $65,130 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $65,070 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $62,160 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $61,980 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $61,710 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $61,470 |
| Welder salary guide | $51,070 |
| Construction Laborer salary guide | $51,040 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.