Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 389 detailed occupations covering about 142,250 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 12.7% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $179,550 | -15.6% | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $178,350 | +105.3% | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $165,040 | -0.8% | 100 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,820 | +10.7% | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $136,790 | +0.6% | 230 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,700 | -22.8% | 120 |
| Physician Assistants | $125,250 | -3.7% | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,130 | -3.3% | 340 |
| Lawyers | $118,770 | -18.5% | 220 |
| Financial Managers | $115,550 | +3.1% | 350 |
| Purchasing Managers | $112,750 | -17.3% | 50 |
| Optometrists | $108,660 | -17.6% | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $108,210 | -39.7% | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $107,320 | -36.7% | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $105,640 | -22.5% | 110 |
| Veterinarians | $104,310 | -12.4% | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,950 | -12% | 550 |
| Software Developers | $101,740 | -38.9% | 120 |
| Sales Managers | $99,850 | -26.1% | 310 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,210 | +18.3% | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $96,830 | -9.5% | 120 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,810 | -2.8% | 130 |
| Construction Managers | $96,080 | -8.4% | 170 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,800 | +12.2% | 350 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $95,730 | -6.7% | 230 |