Indiana Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Indiana from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $47,860 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $331
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Indiana
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | 140 | $588,890 | $474,380 |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | 420 | $459,300 | $413,140 |
| 3 | Radiologists | 680 | $430,640 | $360,390 |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | 1,460 | $394,060 | $389,030 |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | 6,760 | $366,190 | $323,600 |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 430 | $351,990 | $279,910 |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 1,170 | $347,060 | $360,570 |
| 8 | Physicians, Pathologists | 380 | $340,300 | $299,840 |
Most common jobs in Indiana
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 103,200 | $41,340 | $41,850 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 97,290 | $28,790 | $28,980 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 85,610 | $45,550 | $48,160 |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 83,670 | $31,530 | $35,200 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 68,980 | $83,500 | $89,150 |
| 6 | Cashiers | 68,350 | $29,670 | $30,310 |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 66,420 | $36,250 | $37,720 |
| 8 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 59,090 | $60,290 | $60,950 |
Wages by metro area
- Bloomington, IN
- Columbus, IN
- Elkhart-Goshen, IN
- Evansville, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Muncie, IN
- South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
- Terre Haute, IN
- Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area
- Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area
- Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)4,462 certified, median offer $99,424
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)1,145 certified, median offer $63,502
Top H-1B employers in Indiana
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cummins Inc. | 491 | $102,829 |
| 2 | Purdue University | 248 | $90,619 |
| 3 | Eli Lilly and Company | 185 | $136,198 |
| 4 | Indiana University | 130 | $81,309 |
| 5 | Indiana University Indianapolis | 129 | $81,297 |
| 6 | Infosys Limited | 118 | $82,285 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | 78 | $81,869 |
| 8 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 73 | $82,285 |
More Indiana labor data
- Unemployment by county3.4% statewide
- Jobs by industry3.26 million jobs, -0.4% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$331 a week on average
- Union membership8.3% in 2025
- Federal job openings454 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Indiana?
- The median wage for all occupations in Indiana is $47,860 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Indiana?
- Indiana's unemployment rate was 3.4% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Indiana?
- Cardiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Indiana: $588,890 a year.