Jobs, pay and daily life in Indianapolis city, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Indianapolis city is a city in Indiana with 890,315 residents. The median household earns $66,900 a year and the median rent is $1,219 a month, which is 21.9% of the median household income. It is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,105,170 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 48,100 | 2.29 | $44,180 | $31,500 | $50,450 | +10% |
| Retail Salespersons | 28,840 | 1.04 | $31,530 | $23,640 | $47,370 | -11% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,400 | 1.04 | $29,040 | $22,870 | $35,980 | -7% |
| Registered Nurses | 25,800 | 1.07 | $84,230 | $69,160 | $105,240 | -14% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 25,630 | 1.27 | $37,120 | $30,310 | $49,610 | -1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,590 | 0.67 | $35,060 | $29,570 | $39,310 | -2% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 20,480 | 1.40 | $61,980 | $43,230 | $82,540 | +6% |
| Cashiers | 20,090 | 0.92 | $29,890 | $23,190 | $37,370 | -9% |
| Office Clerks, General | 18,280 | 1.04 | $45,930 | $30,440 | $64,990 | +2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,830 | 0.97 | $43,460 | $31,790 | $64,150 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,510 | 0.70 | $120,480 | $57,710 | $283,140 | +14% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 17,240 | 1.10 | $36,850 | $29,490 | $46,580 | +0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 15,830 | 0.98 | $29,050 | $18,070 | $49,380 | -18% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 11,210 | 1.09 | $79,290 | $52,820 | $129,180 | -5% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 10,670 | 0.98 | $49,520 | $35,240 | $77,030 | -0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 10,670 | 1.07 | $41,390 | $34,140 | $59,550 | -7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 10,320 | 1.17 | $74,000 | $37,420 | $138,170 | +3% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 10,280 | 1.77 | $48,650 | $37,240 | $61,030 | +7% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 10,000 | 1.02 | $48,750 | $34,480 | $68,760 | -4% |
| Security Guards | 9,910 | 1.09 | $36,490 | $30,250 | $59,380 | -4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 560 | 2.04 | $374,730 | $204,240 | $541,190 | -4% |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,730 | 1.53 | $364,040 | $134,180 | $437,100 | +37% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,020 | 2.13 | $289,470 | $177,830 | $504,870 | +13% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 690 | 0.91 | $287,130 | $137,750 | $509,200 | +18% |
| Chief Executives | 870 | 0.60 | $256,320 | $97,840 | $511,000 | +20% |
| Pediatricians, General | 920 | 3.30 | $170,020 | $140,450 | $276,030 | -19% |
| Dentists, General | 1,020 | 1.15 | $166,120 | $77,540 | $322,760 | -3% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,740 | 1.11 | $159,640 | $104,970 | $220,680 | -7% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,880 | 0.81 | $155,230 | $100,530 | $214,110 | -11% |
| Pharmacists | 2,220 | 0.97 | $151,050 | $111,950 | $170,110 | +7% |
| Financial Managers | 5,230 | 0.87 | $146,620 | $88,490 | $243,410 | -12% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,550 | 0.55 | $137,980 | $83,200 | $223,700 | -17% |
| Sales Managers | 4,200 | 0.93 | $137,410 | $75,810 | $251,320 | -7% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,300 | 0.83 | $135,770 | $89,310 | $219,950 | -9% |
| Physician Assistants | 700 | 0.61 | $131,950 | $105,970 | $177,240 | -3% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,010 | 0.79 | $130,680 | $76,880 | $180,750 | -3% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,530 | 1.10 | $130,460 | $106,500 | $152,090 | -1% |
| Veterinarians | 520 | 0.87 | $127,850 | $64,500 | $169,810 | -2% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,180 | 1.24 | $124,030 | $82,850 | $216,580 | -2% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 2,330 | 1.24 | $123,520 | $70,190 | $209,700 | +8% |
These figures are for the whole Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $49,340 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.4% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.1% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,900 |
| Income per person | $37,801 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,219 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 21.9% |
| Median home value | $241,500 |
| Homeowners | 56.2% |
| Poverty rate | 15.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 95.7 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $49,340 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 2.95%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 35.2% |
| Born abroad | 14.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 69.6% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.1 | 26 | 75 |
| Feb | -1.6 | 29 | 68 |
| Mar | 4.4 | 40 | 88 |
| Apr | 11.0 | 52 | 111 |
| May | 16.8 | 62 | 119 |
| Jun | 21.6 | 71 | 134 |
| Jul | 23.4 | 74 | 112 |
| Aug | 22.7 | 73 | 95 |
| Sep | 19.2 | 67 | 81 |
| Oct | 12.1 | 54 | 93 |
| Nov | 5.1 | 41 | 82 |
| Dec | -0.5 | 31 | 83 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | OH | 98 mi | 311,224 | $52,909 | $1,001 |
| Dayton | OH | 103 mi | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 |
| Fort Wayne | IN | 105 mi | 268,589 | $61,422 | $999 |
| Louisville | KY | 115 mi | 640,793 | $67,251 | $1,144 |
| Lexington | KY | 150 mi | 329,437 | $69,989 | $1,281 |
| Joliet | IL | 160 mi | 150,445 | $92,201 | $1,276 |
| Chicago | IL | 164 mi | 2,721,326 | $80,613 | $1,486 |
| Columbus | OH | 168 mi | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 |
| Naperville | IL | 172 mi | 150,692 | $155,105 | $1,885 |
| Aurora | IL | 177 mi | 179,898 | $93,633 | $1,596 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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890,315 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,219 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 21.9% of the median household income.
$66,900 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Indiana. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.