Careers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Part of Indiana.
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN’s regional price level is below the national average (index 95.696, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 3.4% · 1,129,157 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Cardiologists$511,400
- 2Surgeons, All Other$459,300
- 3Anesthesiologists$374,730
- 4Neurologists$365,500
- 5Physicians, All Other$364,040
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand48,100 employed
- 2Retail Salespersons28,840 employed
- 3Fast Food and Counter Workers28,400 employed
- 4Registered Nurses25,800 employed
- 5Stockers and Order Fillers25,630 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric4.22× national avg
- 2Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping3.98× national avg
- 3Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3.82× national avg
- 4Crematory Operators3.67× national avg
- 5Physical Scientists, All Other3.51× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Cardiologists$534,401
- 2Surgeons, All Other$479,957
- 3Anesthesiologists$391,584
- 4Neurologists$381,939
- 5Physicians, All Other$380,413
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Indiana state page.