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Highest paying jobs in Indiana after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Indiana, cardiologist pays most: $588,890 a year, and a single filer keeps about $366,948 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Indiana paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Indiana?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Indiana after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$588,890	$366,948
2	Other Surgeon	$459,300	$292,201
3	Radiologist	$430,640	$275,670
4	Anesthesiologist	$394,060	$254,570
5	Other Physician	$366,190	$238,495
6	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$351,990	$230,304
7	Emergency Medicine Physician	$347,060	$227,461
8	Pathologist	$340,300	$223,561
9	Internal Medicine Physician	$314,390	$208,617
10	Psychiatrist	$284,110	$191,151
11	Family Medicine Physician	$261,940	$178,052
12	Chief Executive	$254,180	$173,343
13	Dermatologist	$225,200	$155,758
14	Neurologist	$220,210	$152,730
15	Judge and Magistrate	$183,000	$127,301
16	Orthopedic Surgeon	$177,710	$123,948
17	General Pediatrician	$177,300	$123,688
18	Airline Pilot	$171,260	$119,860
19	Ophthalmologist	$168,600	$118,174
20	General Dentist	$166,650	$116,938
21	Air Traffic Controller	$158,810	$111,969
22	Engineering Manager	$155,810	$110,068
23	Administrative Law Judge	$145,290	$103,401
24	Medical Dosimetrist	$144,320	$102,786
25	Pharmacist	$144,290	$102,767

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Indiana: Orthodontist.

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Every job with a median in Indiana: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$588,890	$366,948	140
Other Surgeon	$459,300	$292,201	420
Radiologist	$430,640	$275,670	680
Anesthesiologist	$394,060	$254,570	1,460
Other Physician	$366,190	$238,495	6,760
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$351,990	$230,304	430
Emergency Medicine Physician	$347,060	$227,461	1,170
Pathologist	$340,300	$223,561	380
Internal Medicine Physician	$314,390	$208,617	2,380
Psychiatrist	$284,110	$191,151	410
Family Medicine Physician	$261,940	$178,052	1,410
Chief Executive	$254,180	$173,343	1,820
Dermatologist	$225,200	$155,758	110
Neurologist	$220,210	$152,730	360
Judge and Magistrate	$183,000	$127,301	790
Orthopedic Surgeon	$177,710	$123,948	500
General Pediatrician	$177,300	$123,688	1,080
Airline Pilot	$171,260	$119,860	–
Ophthalmologist	$168,600	$118,174	160
General Dentist	$166,650	$116,938	2,300
Air Traffic Controller	$158,810	$111,969	630
Engineering Manager	$155,810	$110,068	4,610
Administrative Law Judge	$145,290	$103,401	70
Medical Dosimetrist	$144,320	$102,786	60
Pharmacist	$144,290	$102,767	6,430
IT Manager	$142,040	$101,341	8,060
Law Professor	$139,400	$99,667	180
Marketing Manager	$136,260	$97,677	3,350
Financial Manager	$135,840	$97,411	12,560
Optometrist	$135,500	$97,196	1,040
Podiatrist	$132,930	$95,567	260
Database Architect	$132,830	$95,503	500
Physician Assistant	$132,050	$95,009	2,110
Sales Manager	$131,470	$94,641	9,700
Materials Scientist	$130,540	$94,052	320
Human Resources Manager	$130,340	$93,925	3,030
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$129,080	$93,127	90
Nurse Practitioner	$128,830	$92,968	7,450
Purchasing Manager	$126,880	$91,732	1,190
Lawyer	$126,860	$91,720	8,970
Veterinarian	$124,530	$90,243	1,500
Computer Network Architect	$124,190	$90,027	2,030
Other Psychologist	$123,640	$89,679	200
Ship Engineer	$122,190	$88,760	210
Industrial Production Manager	$121,500	$88,316	9,400
Other Engineer	$120,880	$87,911	1,540
Acupuncturist	$120,490	$87,656	30
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$118,180	$86,146	170
Public Relations Manager	$114,960	$84,041	600
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$113,930	$83,367	120
Mining and Geological Engineer	$113,640	$83,178	60
Chemical Engineer	$113,160	$82,864	720
Administrative Services Manager	$112,990	$82,753	5,620
Fundraising Manager	$112,890	$82,687	440
Electronics Engineer	$112,200	$82,236	1,420
Statistician	$109,300	$80,340	230
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$108,720	$79,961	4,190
Natural Sciences Manager	$108,250	$79,654	1,670
General and Operations Manager	$108,170	$79,601	47,180
Biomedical Engineer	$108,030	$79,510	620
Aerospace Engineer	$107,400	$79,098	440
Power Plant Operator	$107,000	$78,836	1,190
Construction Manager	$106,390	$78,437	5,450
Engineering Professor	$106,010	$78,189	1,500
Physicist	$105,940	$78,143	230
Software Developer	$105,920	$78,130	14,130
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$105,700	$77,986	290
Art Director	$105,690	$77,980	350
Economics Professor	$105,390	$77,784	150
Training and Development Manager	$105,130	$77,614	690
Facilities Manager	$104,560	$77,241	4,110
Commercial Pilot	$104,160	$76,980	960
Health Services Manager	$104,140	$76,966	12,340
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$103,680	$76,666	80
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$103,230	$76,371	280
Physics Professor	$102,970	$76,201	270
Technical Sales Representative	$102,910	$76,162	4,370
Electrical Engineer	$102,670	$76,005	4,000
Computer Science Professor	$102,660	$75,999	1,240
Forestry Professor	$102,330	$75,783	40
Power Line Installer	$102,040	$75,593	2,540
Nurse Midwive	$101,630	$75,325	170
Physical Therapist	$101,560	$75,280	6,130
Information Security Analyst	$101,420	$75,188	2,260
Materials Engineer	$101,120	$74,992	570
Actuary	$100,690	$74,711	780
Gas Compressor Operator	$100,280	$74,443	40
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$99,970	$74,240	130
Mechanical Engineer	$99,590	$73,992	8,690
Financial Risk Specialist	$99,250	$73,769	380
Gambling Manager	$98,920	$73,554	110
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,810	$73,482	9,660
K-12 Education Administrator	$98,770	$73,456	6,990
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$98,680	$73,397	290
Computer Hardware Engineer	$98,350	$73,181	320
Civil Engineer	$98,270	$73,129	4,030
Health Specialties Professor	$98,170	$73,063	4,880
College Administrator	$98,000	$72,952	3,370
Industrial Engineer	$97,480	$72,612	11,680
Occupational Therapist	$97,020	$72,311	3,830
Computer Programmer	$97,000	$72,298	1,520
Radiation Therapist	$96,690	$72,096	360
Architect	$96,060	$71,684	1,430
Management Analyst	$95,560	$71,357	11,770
Project Management Specialist	$95,020	$71,004	11,970
Agricultural Engineer	$94,730	$70,814	150
Fish and Game Warden	$93,990	$70,330	170
Other Computer Occupation	$93,540	$70,036	3,340
Locomotive Engineer	$92,790	$69,546	1,030
Environmental Engineer	$92,460	$69,330	520
Other Financial Specialist	$92,410	$69,297	1,930
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$92,390	$69,284	120
Dental Hygienist	$92,330	$69,245	5,020
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$92,200	$69,160	220
Ship Captain and Mate	$92,000	$69,029	1,010
Data Scientist	$91,470	$68,683	3,580
Boilermaker	$91,410	$68,644	170
Audiologist	$90,280	$67,905	410
Database Administrator	$90,090	$67,781	930
Genetic Counselor	$89,640	$67,486	40
Other Social Scientist	$89,440	$67,356	–
Other Engineering Technician	$88,880	$66,989	480
Firefighting Supervisor	$88,310	$66,617	1,290
Mathematician	$88,050	$66,447	40
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$88,040	$66,440	1,110
Personal Financial Advisor	$87,710	$66,224	5,400
Speech-Language Pathologist	$87,360	$65,996	3,310
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$87,020	$65,773	1,610
MRI Technologist	$86,880	$65,682	1,030
Business Professor	$86,640	$65,525	2,030
Gas Plant Operator	$85,790	$64,969	280
Anthropology Professor	$85,460	$64,753	110
Computer Research Scientist	$85,460	$64,753	720
Operations Research Analyst	$85,280	$64,636	1,380
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$85,040	$64,479	1,380
Clinical Psychologist	$84,990	$64,446	1,850
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$84,970	$64,433	260
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$84,650	$64,224	3,820
Other Biological Scientist	$84,570	$64,172	640
Other Social Worker	$84,570	$64,172	460
Network and Systems Administrator	$84,550	$64,158	4,310
Architecture Professor	$84,040	$63,825	160
Other Treating Practitioner	$83,780	$63,655	240
Political Science Professor	$83,770	$63,649	630
Commercial Diver	$83,510	$63,479	–
Registered Nurse	$83,500	$63,472	68,980
Occupational Safety Specialist	$83,470	$63,452	3,870
Library Science Professor	$83,330	$63,361	80
Health and Safety Engineer	$83,240	$63,302	440
Biological Science Professor	$83,130	$63,230	1,100
Farmer and Rancher	$83,100	$63,210	90
Musician and Singer	$83,034	$63,167	400
Geography Professor	$82,830	$63,034	70
Construction Supervisor	$82,530	$62,838	16,450
Budget Analyst	$82,080	$62,544	390
Financial and Investment Analyst	$81,760	$62,334	3,680
Police Supervisor	$81,540	$62,191	1,700
Chemistry Professor	$81,530	$62,184	530
Financial Examiner	$81,300	$62,034	420
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$81,290	$62,027	500
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$81,260	$62,007	1,720
Medical Scientist	$81,110	$61,909	2,010
Web Developer	$80,870	$61,753	860
Economist	$80,750	$61,674	80
Hydrologist	$80,700	$61,641	50
Surveyor	$80,510	$61,517	870
Transportation Inspector	$80,330	$61,399	250
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$80,100	$61,249	360
Soil and Plant Scientist	$80,030	$61,203	440
Other Manager	$79,900	$61,118	6,990
Sociology Professor	$79,880	$61,105	290
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$79,740	$61,014	480
Respiratory Therapist	$79,730	$61,007	3,170
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$79,650	$60,955	13,210
Construction Equipment Operator	$79,580	$60,909	11,520
History Professor	$79,450	$60,824	380
Cardiovascular Technologist	$79,380	$60,778	1,380
Geological Technician	$79,290	$60,720	–
Other Business Operations Specialist	$79,030	$60,550	6,290
Mathematical Science Professor	$78,780	$60,386	1,100
Chemist	$78,770	$60,380	2,480
Compliance Officer	$78,770	$60,380	5,120
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$78,580	$60,255	40
Environmental Science Professor	$78,400	$60,138	70
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$78,020	$59,889	320
Funeral Home Manager	$77,910	$59,817	300
Microbiologist	$77,900	$59,811	150
Psychology Professor	$77,820	$59,758	760
Chiropractor	$77,790	$59,739	780
Accountant and Auditor	$77,720	$59,693	25,660
Other Education Administrator	$77,680	$59,667	410
Logistician	$77,670	$59,660	3,890
Radiologic Technologist	$77,640	$59,641	5,470
School Psychologist	$77,640	$59,641	710
Insurance Underwriter	$77,440	$59,510	2,170
Music Director and Composer	$77,270	$59,399	200
Epidemiologist	$77,250	$59,386	170
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$77,220	$59,366	1,500
Labor Relations Specialist	$77,190	$59,347	2,600
Millwright	$77,140	$59,314	1,760
Avionics Technician	$76,770	$59,072	60
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$76,750	$59,059	250
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$76,680	$59,013	140
Other Professor	$76,390	$58,823	1,340
Plumber	$76,320	$58,778	11,280
Nursing Professor	$76,080	$58,621	1,520
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$76,050	$58,601	1,920
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$75,880	$58,490	60
Writer and Author	$75,820	$58,451	450
Technical Writer	$75,510	$58,248	540
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$75,460	$58,215	220
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$75,250	$58,078	300
Real Estate Broker	$75,000	$57,915	740
Sales Engineer	$74,960	$57,889	980
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$74,800	$57,784	40
Refractory Materials Repairer	$74,600	$57,653	90
Foreign Language Professor	$74,590	$57,647	660
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$74,480	$57,575	160
Other Social Sciences Professor	$74,360	$57,496	170
Social Work Professor	$74,240	$57,418	440
Production Supervisor	$73,950	$57,228	26,870
Social and Community Service Manager	$73,940	$57,222	2,950
Pipelayer	$73,580	$56,986	800
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$73,560	$56,973	4,340
Cost Estimator	$73,430	$56,888	4,810
Police Officer	$73,370	$56,849	12,980
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$73,340	$56,829	200
Sound Engineering Technician	$73,130	$56,692	50
Brickmason and Blockmason	$73,110	$56,679	1,770
Network Support Specialist	$73,100	$56,672	5,030
Loan Officer	$72,960	$56,581	4,790
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$72,220	$56,097	1,320
Set and Exhibit Designer	$72,200	$56,084	110
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$71,570	$55,672	170
Food Service Manager	$71,430	$55,581	4,990
Wholesale Sales Representative	$71,330	$55,515	32,350
Traffic Technician	$71,000	$55,300	120
Urban and Regional Planner	$70,760	$55,143	620
Electrical Engineering Technician	$70,540	$54,999	1,800
Other Plant and System Operator	$70,490	$54,966	280
Detective	$70,340	$54,868	1,280
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$70,130	$54,731	2,750
Office Supervisor	$69,490	$54,312	21,780
Other Life Scientist	$69,410	$54,260	30
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$69,350	$54,221	10,720
Food Scientist and Technologist	$69,350	$54,221	300
English Professor	$69,180	$54,110	1,000
Other Physical Scientist	$68,670	$53,776	1,240
Electrician	$68,490	$53,658	19,020
Criminal Justice Professor	$68,340	$53,560	170
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$68,300	$53,534	1,820
Financial Services Sales Agent	$68,290	$53,528	6,460
Geoscientist	$68,240	$53,495	270
Tool and Die Maker	$68,050	$53,371	4,090
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$67,980	$53,325	210
Stationary Engineer	$67,560	$53,050	290
Refinery Operator	$67,420	$52,959	520
Lodging Manager	$67,070	$52,730	570
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$67,060	$52,724	410
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$66,660	$52,462	1,490
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$66,620	$52,436	1,100
Other Designer	$66,580	$52,410	70
Forensic Science Technician	$66,520	$52,370	320
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$66,450	$52,320	1,670
Instructional Coordinator	$66,300	$52,207	2,640
Fundraiser	$66,250	$52,169	2,080
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$66,180	$52,116	120
Education Professor	$66,150	$52,094	1,830
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$65,740	$51,785	70
Farm and Home Management Educator	$65,740	$51,785	360
Licensed Practical Nurse	$65,720	$51,769	14,480
Human Resources Specialist	$65,600	$51,679	17,110
Other Artist and Related Worker	$65,530	$51,626	110
Communications Professor	$65,390	$51,521	670
Physical Therapist Assistant	$65,280	$51,438	2,830
Landscape Architect	$64,980	$51,212	460
Public Relations Specialist	$64,900	$51,151	3,750
Environmental Scientist	$64,700	$51,001	1,290
Transportation Supervisor	$64,700	$51,001	15,250
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$64,650	$50,963	70
Medical Equipment Repairer	$64,590	$50,918	1,380
Healthcare Social Worker	$64,580	$50,910	3,890
Conservation Scientist	$64,570	$50,903	430
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$64,530	$50,872	160
Civil Engineering Technician	$64,390	$50,767	1,040
Surgical Technologist	$64,240	$50,654	2,680
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$64,200	$50,624	3,130
Sheet Metal Worker	$64,040	$50,503	4,580
Services Sales Representative	$63,960	$50,443	21,950
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$63,950	$50,435	14,960
Historian	$63,770	$50,300	30
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$63,730	$50,269	70
Market Research Analyst	$63,700	$50,247	14,400
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$63,430	$50,043	1,160
Aircraft Mechanic	$63,400	$50,021	1,500
CNC Programmer	$63,200	$49,870	1,490
Industrial Engineering Technician	$63,110	$49,802	2,560
Carpenter	$62,870	$49,621	15,240
Construction Inspector	$62,850	$49,606	2,110
Mechanical Drafter	$62,820	$49,583	1,300
Athletic Trainer	$62,780	$49,553	1,040
Firefighter	$62,780	$49,553	8,530
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$62,760	$49,538	340
Earth Driller	$62,750	$49,531	440
Credit Analyst	$62,660	$49,463	860
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$62,620	$49,433	50
Interior Designer	$62,580	$49,403	1,020
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$62,520	$49,357	480
Embalmer	$62,400	$49,267	–
Landscaping Supervisor	$62,040	$48,995	2,230
Calibration Technician	$61,930	$48,913	810
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$61,910	$48,897	1,530
High School Teacher	$61,880	$48,875	20,430
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$61,760	$48,784	1,040
Other Therapist	$61,720	$48,754	350
Postal Service Clerk	$61,710	$48,747	1,520
Gambling Services Supervisor	$61,680	$48,724	700
Transportation Security Screener	$61,670	$48,717	460
Security Supervisor	$61,520	$48,603	1,620
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$61,460	$48,558	1,360
Metal Pourer and Caster	$61,430	$48,536	530
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,360	$48,483	10,440
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$61,350	$48,475	140
Other Personal Service Manager	$61,300	$48,438	120
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$61,270	$48,415	4,390
High School Special Education Teacher	$61,130	$48,309	2,580
Forester	$61,110	$48,294	160
Training and Development Specialist	$61,050	$48,249	8,450
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,030	$48,234	2,050
Other Special Education Teacher	$60,920	$48,151	80
Hearing Aid Specialist	$60,900	$48,136	310
Mortician and Funeral Director	$60,890	$48,129	630
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$60,840	$48,091	280
Bridge and Lock Tender	$60,780	$48,046	60
Middle School Teacher	$60,700	$47,985	11,700
Pump Operator	$60,620	$47,925	–
Diesel Mechanic	$60,610	$47,918	8,840
Property and Real Estate Manager	$60,600	$47,910	4,670
Mechanical Door Repairer	$60,560	$47,880	780
Rail Car Repairer	$60,490	$47,827	670
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$60,460	$47,804	1,200
HVAC Technician	$60,430	$47,782	8,530
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$60,350	$47,722	1,940
Paramedic	$60,320	$47,699	2,680
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$60,290	$47,676	59,090
Glazier	$60,210	$47,616	1,270
Structural Metal Fabricator	$60,180	$47,593	3,870
Control and Valve Installer	$60,170	$47,586	760
Probation Officer	$60,170	$47,586	2,270
Occupational Safety Technician	$60,150	$47,571	1,660
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$60,000	$47,458	2,240
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$47,367	6,910
Producer and Director	$59,870	$47,360	1,480
Elementary School Teacher	$59,700	$47,232	27,720
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$59,400	$47,005	50
Chemical Technician	$59,290	$46,923	1,990
School and Career Counselor	$59,260	$46,900	5,610
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$59,110	$46,787	330
Executive Assistant	$59,080	$46,764	5,060
Clergy	$59,020	$46,719	1,060
Production and Planning Clerk	$58,980	$46,689	9,100
Telecom Line Installer	$58,920	$46,644	1,580
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$58,900	$46,629	1,070
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$58,900	$46,629	3,180
Biological Technician	$58,790	$46,546	1,020
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$58,760	$46,523	3,640
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$58,740	$46,508	750
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$58,660	$46,448	650
Other Drafter	$58,600	$46,402	50
Religious Education Director	$58,490	$46,319	670
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$58,410	$46,259	2,130
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$58,300	$46,176	1,520
Brokerage Clerk	$58,290	$46,169	1,260
Kindergarten Teacher	$58,250	$46,139	2,120
Health Education Specialist	$58,170	$46,078	1,380
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$58,070	$46,003	1,930
Roofer	$57,980	$45,935	2,980
Vocational Instructor	$57,820	$45,814	2,250
Machinist	$57,800	$45,799	14,320
Milling Machine Operator	$57,720	$45,739	590
Arbitrator and Mediator	$57,390	$45,490	60
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$57,210	$45,355	2,590
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$57,200	$45,347	390
Judicial Law Clerk	$57,140	$45,302	70
Clinical Lab Technologist	$57,080	$45,257	7,210
Advertising Sales Agent	$57,030	$45,219	1,410
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$57,030	$45,219	5,910
Social Science Research Assistant	$57,020	$45,211	210
Other Legal Support Worker	$56,990	$45,189	550
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$56,980	$45,181	–
Camera Operator	$56,810	$45,053	200
Marriage and Family Therapist	$56,810	$45,053	510
Chemical Equipment Operator	$56,800	$45,046	6,240
RV Service Technician	$56,750	$45,008	1,290
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$56,730	$44,993	470
Surgical Assistant	$56,620	$44,910	690
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$56,570	$44,872	570
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$56,570	$44,872	550
IT Support Specialist	$56,510	$44,827	13,540
Editor	$56,440	$44,774	830
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$56,440	$44,774	1,060
High School Vocational Teacher	$56,390	$44,736	1,310
Other Information and Record Clerk	$56,310	$44,676	2,080
Freezing Equipment Operator	$55,730	$44,239	50
Massage Therapist	$55,590	$44,133	1,480
Graphic Designer	$55,480	$44,051	3,450
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$54,960	$43,659	70
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$54,890	$43,606	250
Paperhanger	$54,810	$43,545	70
Court Reporter	$54,740	$43,493	890
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$54,740	$43,493	80
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$54,670	$43,440	120
Insulation Worker	$54,630	$43,410	780
Rail Yard Engineer	$54,420	$43,251	190
Archivist	$54,220	$43,101	70
Mason Helper	$54,090	$43,003	300
Separating Machine Operator	$53,990	$42,927	1,510
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$53,930	$42,882	60
Curator	$53,910	$42,867	220
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$53,770	$42,762	4,020
Recreational Therapist	$53,770	$42,762	190
Mental Health Counselor	$53,760	$42,754	11,890
Forging Machine Operator	$53,550	$42,596	450
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$53,540	$42,588	3,140
Librarian	$53,500	$42,558	1,920
Environmental Engineering Technician	$53,110	$42,264	130
Crane and Tower Operator	$52,950	$42,143	2,300
Chef and Head Cook	$52,190	$41,571	1,940
Other Financial Clerk	$51,850	$41,314	–
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$51,740	$41,231	100
Motorboat Mechanic	$51,200	$40,824	450
Tire Builder	$51,170	$40,802	1,320
Auto Body Repairer	$51,160	$40,794	3,780
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$51,150	$40,787	920
Dancer	$50,877	$40,581	140
Floor Layer	$50,720	$40,462	730
Housekeeping Supervisor	$50,570	$40,349	2,840
Child and Family Social Worker	$50,470	$40,274	6,690
Paving Equipment Operator	$50,380	$40,206	910
Construction Painter	$50,260	$40,116	3,510
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$50,210	$40,078	250
Event Planner	$50,090	$39,988	2,140
Lighting Technician	$50,080	$39,980	190
Construction Laborer	$50,070	$39,972	28,600
Dispatcher	$50,060	$39,965	4,090
Other Material Moving Worker	$50,040	$39,950	90
Cargo and Freight Agent	$50,020	$39,935	1,200
Dental Laboratory Technician	$49,920	$39,859	680
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$49,900	$39,844	590
General Maintenance Worker	$49,890	$39,837	34,480
Quarry Rock Splitter	$49,890	$39,837	220
Audio and Video Technician	$49,870	$39,822	1,390
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$49,860	$39,814	720
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$49,810	$39,776	680
Exercise Physiologist	$49,740	$39,724	310
Welder	$49,730	$39,716	13,280
Correspondence Clerk	$49,710	$39,701	70
Carpet Installer	$49,640	$39,648	190
Extraction Worker Helper	$49,490	$39,535	140
Lathe Operator	$49,420	$39,482	710
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$49,420	$39,482	3,740
Auto Mechanic	$49,360	$39,437	16,480
Other Sales and Related Worker	$49,320	$39,407	770
Insurance Claims Clerk	$49,240	$39,347	5,190
Procurement Clerk	$49,210	$39,324	1,110
Utilities Meter Reader	$49,200	$39,317	330
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$49,110	$39,249	320
Desktop Publisher	$49,070	$39,219	130
Other Social Service Specialist	$49,070	$39,219	190
Prepress Technician and Worker	$49,050	$39,204	670
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$49,050	$39,204	2,150
Environmental Science Technician	$49,020	$39,181	780
Other Teacher	$48,960	$39,136	960
Other Office Support Worker	$48,950	$39,128	290
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$48,920	$39,106	790
Postal Mail Sorter	$48,880	$39,075	2,600
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$48,780	$39,000	2,580
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$48,770	$38,993	650
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$48,760	$38,985	1,780
Veterinary Technician	$48,720	$38,955	1,820
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$48,700	$38,940	110
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$48,680	$38,925	380
Dental Assistant	$48,670	$38,917	6,690
Forest and Conservation Technician	$48,660	$38,910	150
Other Science Technician	$48,650	$38,902	750
CNC Machine Operator	$48,590	$38,857	9,690
Personal Service Supervisor	$48,590	$38,857	1,950
Agricultural Inspector	$48,560	$38,834	480
Travel Agent	$48,530	$38,812	640
Pesticide Applicator	$48,500	$38,789	950
Highway Maintenance Worker	$48,480	$38,774	4,380
Tile and Stone Setter	$48,450	$38,751	540
Septic Tank Servicer	$48,380	$38,699	770
Correctional Officer	$48,340	$38,668	8,060
Mental Health Social Worker	$48,300	$38,638	2,490
Other Production Worker	$48,260	$38,608	2,530
Credit Counselor	$48,180	$38,548	740
Interpreter and Translator	$48,140	$38,518	1,170
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,120	$38,503	1,570
School Bus Driver	$48,020	$38,427	11,780
Community Health Worker	$47,960	$38,382	1,310
Other Health Technician	$47,960	$38,382	2,160
Credit Authorizer	$47,930	$38,359	470
Other Protective Service Worker	$47,930	$38,359	240
Quality Control Inspector	$47,900	$38,337	24,790
Human Resources Assistant	$47,850	$38,299	1,870
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$47,820	$38,276	29,910
Retail Sales Supervisor	$47,790	$38,254	22,090
Legal Secretary	$47,740	$38,216	2,670
Medical Records Specialist	$47,670	$38,163	5,860
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,650	$38,148	4,840
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$47,640	$38,141	250
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$47,630	$38,133	530
Jeweler	$47,620	$38,126	380
News Reporter and Journalist	$47,610	$38,118	530
Fence Erector	$47,520	$38,050	540
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$47,440	$37,990	290
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,320	$37,900	8,030
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,320	$37,900	27,600
Grinding Machine Operator	$47,310	$37,892	4,170
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,310	$37,892	3,350
Small Engine Mechanic	$47,260	$37,854	1,150
Home Appliance Repairer	$47,080	$37,719	1,030
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$46,980	$37,643	9,680
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$46,910	$37,590	380
Real Estate Sales Agent	$46,880	$37,568	3,680
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$46,860	$37,553	990
Statistical Assistant	$46,860	$37,553	270
Auto Glass Installer	$46,850	$37,545	320
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$46,790	$37,500	3,150
Film and Video Editor	$46,780	$37,492	450
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$46,680	$37,417	990
Recreation Supervisor	$46,560	$37,327	1,760
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$46,520	$37,296	210
Floor Sander and Finisher	$46,520	$37,296	–
Museum Technician and Conservator	$46,490	$37,274	290
Health Information Technologist	$46,470	$37,259	1,040
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$46,450	$37,244	170
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,400	$37,206	8,060
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,400	$37,206	1,520
Court and Municipal Clerk	$46,350	$37,168	3,460
Logging Equipment Operator	$46,320	$37,146	150
Conveyor Operator	$46,300	$37,131	610
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$46,280	$37,116	810
Agricultural Technician	$46,170	$37,033	410
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$46,170	$37,033	2,140
Log Grader and Scaler	$46,160	$37,025	60
Cutting Machine Operator	$46,150	$37,018	2,110
Title Examiner	$46,150	$37,018	–
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$46,140	$37,010	490
Umpire and Referee	$46,140	$37,010	170
Rigger	$46,090	$36,972	330
Mobile Home Installer	$46,050	$36,942	–
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$46,050	$36,942	1,850
Stonemason	$45,870	$36,807	140
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$45,820	$36,769	2,010
Medical Appliance Technician	$45,820	$36,769	130
Tax Preparer	$45,710	$36,686	1,820
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$45,650	$36,641	23,090
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$45,550	$36,565	5,980
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,550	$36,565	85,610
Motorcycle Mechanic	$45,470	$36,505	430
Rolling Machine Operator	$45,430	$36,475	2,750
Other Counselor	$45,360	$36,422	70
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$45,340	$36,407	300
Animal Trainer	$45,270	$36,354	380
Bill and Account Collector	$45,240	$36,332	2,690
Printing Press Operator	$45,230	$36,324	4,820
Medical Equipment Preparer	$45,210	$36,309	1,750
Medical Assistant	$45,110	$36,234	19,630
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$45,100	$36,226	7,480
Upholsterer	$45,080	$36,211	1,400
Food Service Supervisor	$44,880	$36,060	23,500
Psychiatric Aide	$44,860	$36,045	1,930
Choreographer	$44,840	$36,030	–
Food Science Technician	$44,630	$35,872	530
Packaging Machine Operator	$44,600	$35,849	12,880
Light Truck Driver	$44,560	$35,819	19,880
Pharmacy Technician	$44,560	$35,819	10,790
Social and Human Service Assistant	$44,550	$35,811	11,740
General Office Clerk	$44,520	$35,789	58,480
Coach and Scout	$44,480	$35,759	5,960
Skincare Specialist	$44,450	$35,736	1,120
Broadcast Technician	$44,400	$35,698	760
Rehabilitation Counselor	$44,390	$35,691	2,030
Etcher and Engraver	$44,360	$35,668	170
Order Clerk	$44,340	$35,653	1,800
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$44,310	$35,631	250
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$44,290	$35,616	8,810
Other Cook	$44,290	$35,616	30
Vending Machine Repairer	$44,280	$35,608	640
Administrative Assistant	$44,270	$35,600	20,100
Medical Secretary	$44,060	$35,442	21,180
Welding Machine Operator	$43,960	$35,367	2,840
Other Construction Helper	$43,860	$35,291	170
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$43,820	$35,261	830
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$43,770	$35,224	1,210
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$43,490	$35,012	1,610
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$43,370	$34,922	260
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$43,350	$34,907	540
Other Textile Worker	$43,340	$34,899	110
Furniture Finisher	$43,220	$34,809	1,280
Customer Service Representative	$43,140	$34,749	44,630
Animal Control Worker	$43,000	$34,643	340
Bailiff	$43,000	$34,643	510
New Accounts Clerk	$42,950	$34,605	480
Carpenter Helper	$42,940	$34,598	160
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$42,810	$34,500	8,220
Taper	$42,810	$34,500	120
Emergency Medical Technician	$42,740	$34,447	4,160
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$42,620	$34,357	1,270
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$42,450	$34,229	2,640
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$42,440	$34,221	1,850
Plumber Helper	$42,240	$34,070	390
Production Helper	$42,210	$34,048	2,450
Private Detective and Investigator	$41,830	$33,761	480
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$41,740	$33,693	360
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$41,740	$33,693	70
Woodworking Machine Operator	$41,600	$33,588	3,570
Medical Transcriptionist	$41,400	$33,437	790
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$41,400	$33,437	550
Painting and Coating Worker	$41,350	$33,399	490
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$41,340	$33,392	103,200
Other Food Processing Worker	$41,250	$33,324	910
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$40,920	$33,075	80
Psychiatric Technician	$40,910	$33,068	6,790
Fashion Designer	$40,740	$32,940	120
Crematory Operator	$40,650	$32,872	190
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$40,630	$32,857	230
Data Entry Keyer	$40,550	$32,796	2,370
Interviewer	$40,510	$32,766	3,280
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$40,380	$32,668	690
Eligibility Interviewer	$40,160	$32,502	3,000
Parking Enforcement Worker	$39,940	$32,336	100
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$39,870	$32,284	200
Hoist and Winch Operator	$39,750	$32,193	120
File Clerk	$39,740	$32,186	1,430
Food Batchmaker	$39,700	$32,156	5,570
Word Processor and Typist	$39,520	$32,020	120
Dispensing Optician	$39,370	$31,907	2,010
Phlebotomist	$39,250	$31,816	2,410
Drilling Machine Operator	$39,110	$31,711	300
Residential Advisor	$38,850	$31,515	1,360
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$38,810	$31,485	620
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$38,730	$31,424	970
Teller	$38,730	$31,424	8,400
Plating Machine Operator	$38,680	$31,387	1,250
Pest Control Worker	$38,600	$31,326	1,670
Orderly	$38,540	$31,281	1,060
Mail Clerk	$38,490	$31,243	1,310
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$38,440	$31,206	150
Sewing Machine Operator	$38,440	$31,206	3,400
Nursing Assistant	$38,330	$31,123	33,640
Occupational Therapy Aide	$38,250	$31,063	–
Other Food Service Worker	$38,160	$30,995	–
Other Religious Worker	$38,130	$30,972	210
Tutor	$38,090	$30,942	1,770
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,070	$30,927	19,260
Office Machine Operator	$37,860	$30,769	600
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$37,850	$30,761	2,800
Airfield Operations Specialist	$37,730	$30,671	350
Photo Processing Worker	$37,670	$30,625	240
Gambling Cage Worker	$37,650	$30,610	280
Other Education Worker	$37,600	$30,573	320
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$37,530	$30,520	420
Parts Salesperson	$37,500	$30,497	7,080
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$37,470	$30,475	1,160
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$37,440	$30,452	2,230
Hand Packer and Packager	$37,420	$30,437	9,690
Aircraft Service Attendant	$37,390	$30,414	200
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$37,360	$30,392	330
Courier and Messenger	$37,270	$30,324	990
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$37,160	$30,241	50
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$36,980	$30,105	910
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$36,980	$30,105	3,710
Switchboard Operator	$36,860	$30,015	380
Shoe and Leather Worker	$36,810	$29,977	80
Counter and Rental Clerk	$36,680	$29,879	7,990
Preschool Teacher	$36,650	$29,856	7,110
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$36,550	$29,781	–
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$36,510	$29,751	2,610
Security Guard	$36,490	$29,736	19,930
Janitor	$36,460	$29,713	49,220
Tailor and Dressmaker	$36,450	$29,706	360
Veterinary Assistant	$36,420	$29,683	2,810
Other Transportation Worker	$36,410	$29,676	270
Substitute Teacher	$36,360	$29,638	9,920
Floral Designer	$36,280	$29,578	800
Driver/Sales Worker	$36,250	$29,555	12,040
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,250	$29,555	66,420
Electrician Helper	$36,200	$29,517	1,180
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$36,160	$29,487	17,360
Baker	$36,150	$29,480	3,600
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$36,140	$29,472	510
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$35,980	$29,351	11,130
Photographer	$35,960	$29,336	810
Pharmacy Aide	$35,890	$29,284	610
Tire Repairer and Changer	$35,800	$29,216	2,450
Automotive Service Attendant	$35,700	$29,140	3,090
Library Technician	$35,560	$29,035	1,470
Restaurant Cook	$35,170	$28,741	26,960
Physical Therapist Aide	$35,100	$28,688	860
Other Gambling Service Worker	$35,070	$28,665	110
Home Health Aide	$35,060	$28,658	57,050
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$34,960	$28,583	5,360
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,940	$28,567	7,520
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$34,910	$28,545	1,940
Funeral Attendant	$34,420	$28,175	1,080
Hand Sewer	$34,410	$28,168	–
Other Media Worker	$34,350	$28,123	40
Concierge	$34,160	$27,980	250
Costume Attendant	$34,160	$27,980	40
Barber	$33,600	$27,557	370
School Bus Monitor	$33,590	$27,550	2,020
Teaching Assistant	$33,300	$27,331	28,450
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$33,280	$27,316	240
Hotel Desk Clerk	$33,280	$27,316	4,640
Bicycle Repairer	$33,010	$27,113	140
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$32,830	$26,977	5,920
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$32,780	$26,939	4,810
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$32,730	$26,902	90
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,840	$26,231	3,900
Dietetic Technician	$31,660	$26,095	690
Telemarketer	$31,550	$26,012	690
Retail Salesperson	$31,530	$25,997	83,670
Maid and Housekeeper	$31,420	$25,914	11,050
Parking Attendant	$31,360	$25,869	1,930
Tour and Travel Guide	$31,030	$25,620	700
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$30,930	$25,545	3,190
Recreation Worker	$30,190	$24,987	8,050
Childcare Worker	$30,180	$24,979	8,280
Animal Caretaker	$29,990	$24,836	6,420
Fast Food Cook	$29,870	$24,746	6,830
Food Preparation Worker	$29,700	$24,618	16,200
Cashier	$29,670	$24,595	68,350
Dishwasher	$29,480	$24,452	7,000
Gambling Booth Cashier	$29,020	$24,105	410
Library Assistant	$28,900	$24,015	1,830
Garment Presser	$28,840	$23,969	410
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,790	$23,932	97,290
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,640	$23,819	3,290
Waiter and Waitress	$28,480	$23,698	43,620
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$28,320	$23,574	10,220
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$27,910	$23,256	140
Other Personal Care Worker	$27,790	$23,164	80
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$27,680	$23,078	6,740
Usher and Ticket Taker	$27,440	$22,893	1,930
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$26,920	$22,490	560
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$26,920	$22,490	9,730
Locker Room Attendant	$26,320	$22,026	90
Faller	$26,210	$21,941	40
Gambling Dealer	$24,160	$20,355	2,410
Bartender	$22,770	$19,279	12,880
Short Order Cook	$21,940	$18,637	2,940

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Indiana median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Indiana paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Indiana

What is the highest-paying job in Indiana?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Indiana, such as orthodontist. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $588,890, or $366,948 after tax.

What is the most common job in Indiana?

Hand Laborer and Material Mover: about 103,200 people in Indiana, with a median of $41,340.

How much do you take home on the median Indiana salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Indiana is $47,860 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $38,307 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax.

Which job pays more in Indiana than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Indiana, other physician pays furthest above its US median: $366,190 here, 38% more than the national $265,930.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Indiana. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.