Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 413 detailed occupations covering about 194,850 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 12.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,820 | +10.7% | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $163,350 | -1.8% | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $162,310 | +86.8% | 90 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,290 | +7.1% | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $136,070 | 0% | 230 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,420 | -19.3% | 340 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,790 | -0.4% | 220 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,560 | -32.8% | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,200 | -19.9% | 140 |
| Optometrists | $109,000 | -17.3% | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $108,010 | -36.3% | 160 |
| Purchasing Managers | $105,130 | -22.9% | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $103,370 | -7.7% | 510 |
| Lawyers | $102,970 | -29.4% | 230 |
| Sales Managers | $100,510 | -25.6% | 480 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,260 | +0.6% | 160 |
| Veterinarians | $99,110 | -16.8% | 150 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $98,390 | -15.9% | 1,010 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $97,760 | -2.9% | 40 |
| Software Developers | $97,450 | -41.5% | 260 |
| Sales Engineers | $96,990 | -17.1% | 40 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $95,310 | -20% | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $94,900 | +11.1% | 290 |
| General and Operations Managers | $94,300 | -6.9% | 3,640 |
| Construction Managers | $90,730 | -13.5% | 210 |