Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 379 detailed occupations covering about 161,610 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $176,640 | +6.2% | 150 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,820 | +10.7% | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $157,700 | +81.5% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $135,360 | -0.5% | 270 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,910 | -1.1% | 280 |
| Lawyers | $123,610 | -15.2% | 240 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,590 | -25.3% | 210 |
| Physician Assistants | $123,210 | -5.2% | 90 |
| Optometrists | $120,480 | -8.6% | 60 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,310 | +7.4% | 400 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,150 | -1.7% | 680 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,710 | -31.7% | 190 |
| Chemical Engineers | $111,640 | -0.4% | 40 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,660 | -14.8% | 210 |
| Human Resources Managers | $106,460 | -21.9% | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $104,130 | -42% | 80 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $103,940 | +24.3% | 50 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,790 | +6% | 360 |
| Sales Managers | $102,270 | -24.3% | 360 |
| Veterinarians | $101,250 | -15% | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,710 | +129.3% | 1,030 |
| Software Developers | $99,960 | -40% | 170 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $99,130 | -1.5% | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $99,080 | -11.6% | 450 |
| Materials Engineers | $98,980 | -4.9% | 30 |