Most common jobs in Indianapolis
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Indianapolis
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Indianapolis using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Indianapolis are the most common.
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#50. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 4,770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.506 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,950
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.506 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,950
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Computer user support specialists
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 4,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.545 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,110
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 4,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.545 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,110
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#48. Machinists
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 4,860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.594 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,430
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.594 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,430
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Substitute teachers, short-term
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.656 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,440
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.656 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,440
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.746 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,370
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 5,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.746 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,370
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#45. Electricians
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.801 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,870
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.801 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,870
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.859 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,830
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.859 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,830
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#43. Receptionists and information clerks
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.879 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.879 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.902 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,420
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.902 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,420
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Food preparation workers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.962 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,920
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.962 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,920
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#40. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.999 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,390
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.999 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,390
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.084 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,250
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.084 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,250
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#38. Medical assistants
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,480
- Employment per 1,000: 5.179 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,480
- Employment per 1,000: 5.179 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#37. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.272 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,680
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.272 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,680
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35 (tie). Computer systems analysts
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.319 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,390
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.319 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,390
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35 (tie). Human resources specialists
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.32 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,630
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.32 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,630
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#34. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 5,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.407 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,800
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.407 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,800
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Management analysts
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.69 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,400
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.69 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,400
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#32. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 6,350
- Employment per 1,000: 6.004 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,360
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,350
- Employment per 1,000: 6.004 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,360
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 6,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.03 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,250
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.03 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,250
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#30. Light truck drivers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 6,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.053 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,170
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.053 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,170
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 6.48 (53% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 6.48 (53% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 6.862 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,500
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 6.862 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,500
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#26 (tie). First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 7,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.953 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,380
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.953 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,380
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#26 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 7,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.956 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,540
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 7,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.956 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,540
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#25. Construction laborers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 7,700
- Employment per 1,000: 7.275 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,490
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,700
- Employment per 1,000: 7.275 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,490
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.289 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,120
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.289 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,120
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#23. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 7,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.367 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,970
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.367 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,970
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Security guards
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 8,250
- Employment per 1,000: 7.801 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,700
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,250
- Employment per 1,000: 7.801 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,700
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 8,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.027 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,790
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.027 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,790
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Nursing assistants
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 8,860
- Employment per 1,000: 8.372 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,790
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 8,860
- Employment per 1,000: 8.372 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,790
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#19. Accountants and auditors
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 9,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.641 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,930
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.641 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,930
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 8.847 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,790
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 8.847 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,790
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#17. Cooks, restaurant
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 9,750
- Employment per 1,000: 9.221 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,630
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 9,750
- Employment per 1,000: 9.221 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,630
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#16. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 10,130
- Employment per 1,000: 9.577 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,150
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,130
- Employment per 1,000: 9.577 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,150
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 10,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.935 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,200
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.935 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,200
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 10,760
- Employment per 1,000: 10.173 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,060
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,760
- Employment per 1,000: 10.173 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,060
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 11,000
- Employment per 1,000: 10.396 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,370
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,000
- Employment per 1,000: 10.396 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,370
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 12,660
- Employment per 1,000: 11.964 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,960
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 12,660
- Employment per 1,000: 11.964 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,960
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#11. Stockers and order fillers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 16,270
- Employment per 1,000: 15.377 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,520
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 16,270
- Employment per 1,000: 15.377 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,520
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 16,370
- Employment per 1,000: 15.48 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,470
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 16,370
- Employment per 1,000: 15.48 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,470
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#9. Cashiers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 18,410
- Employment per 1,000: 17.406 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,700
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 18,410
- Employment per 1,000: 17.406 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,700
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#8. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 18,440
- Employment per 1,000: 17.434 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 18,440
- Employment per 1,000: 17.434 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#7. General and operations managers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 20,240
- Employment per 1,000: 19.133 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,500
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 20,240
- Employment per 1,000: 19.133 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,500
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#6. Office clerks, general
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 24,500
- Employment per 1,000: 23.159 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 24,500
- Employment per 1,000: 23.159 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#5. Customer service representatives
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 24,940
- Employment per 1,000: 23.582 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,250
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 24,940
- Employment per 1,000: 23.582 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,250
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Registered nurses
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 26,670
- Employment per 1,000: 25.214 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,960
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 26,670
- Employment per 1,000: 25.214 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,960
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#3. Retail salespersons
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 30,660
- Employment per 1,000: 28.985 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,520
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 30,660
- Employment per 1,000: 28.985 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,520
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 32,710
- Employment per 1,000: 30.925 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,940
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 32,710
- Employment per 1,000: 30.925 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,940
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Employment: 47,490
- Employment per 1,000: 44.897 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 47,490
- Employment per 1,000: 44.897 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
