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Indiana — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Indiana pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Indiana pays +19.5% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $45,050 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Indiana's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Indiana's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +19.5% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +19.5%

Indiana — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$45,050$37,695+19.5%
2Construction and Extraction Occupations$61,860$60,202+2.8%
3Production Occupations$47,360$46,816+1.2%
4Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$44,210$43,676+1.2%
5Healthcare Support Occupations$37,440$37,607−0.4%
6Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$58,860$59,120−0.4%
7Office and Administrative Support Occupations$46,030$47,910−3.9%
8Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$36,950$38,525−4.1%
9Protective Service Occupations$48,960$51,939−5.7%
10Sales and Related Occupations$36,480$39,171−6.9%
11Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$80,740$90,805−11.1%
12Business and Financial Operations Occupations$75,280$85,690−12.1%
13Architecture and Engineering Occupations$88,050$100,184−12.1%
14Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$29,460$33,497−12.1%
15Community and Social Service Occupations$50,540$57,575−12.2%
16Personal Care and Service Occupations$30,770$35,534−13.4%
17Management Occupations$108,710$126,800−14.3%
18Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$73,160$85,407−14.3%
19Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$52,130$61,160−14.8%
20Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$51,100$64,550−20.8%
21Legal Occupations$83,430$106,531−21.7%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$84,010$113,425−25.9%

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Sector GUPPI for Indiana: +19.5%State median: $45,050 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Indiana?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Indiana: +19.5% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $45,050/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Indiana?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Indiana: −25.9% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $84,010/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does Indiana compare to other states for sector pay?
Indiana (IN) has 4 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 18 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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