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July 3, 2019
Indiana Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 3,048,110
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -262,380 (-7.9%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $45,304
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $5,200 (13.0%)
Occupation Categories
There are 3,048,110 employed workers in Indiana. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 420,780 people. This represents 13.8% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Production Occupations and Sales and Related Occupations, which employ 388,180 and 286,330 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 420,780 | 13.8% |
| Production Occupations | 388,180 | 12.7% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 286,330 | 9.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 280,950 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 269,730 | 8.8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 195,120 | 6.4% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 164,670 | 5.4% |
| Management Occupations | 143,700 | 4.7% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 131,960 | 4.3% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 121,940 | 4.0% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 117,830 | 3.9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 85,850 | 2.8% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 81,820 | 2.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 81,330 | 2.7% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 59,710 | 2.0% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 59,060 | 1.9% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 50,580 | 1.7% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 39,190 | 1.3% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 30,630 | 1.0% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 19,600 | 0.6% |
| Legal Occupations | 15,440 | 0.5% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 3,710 | 0.1% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Production Occupations, which currently employs 388,180 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 373,540 an increase of 14,640 or 3.9%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations and
Construction and Extraction Occupations, which increased 7,350 and 4,130 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Management Occupations, which currently employs 143,700 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 148,070 or 3.0%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Sales and Related Occupations and
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations, which decreased 2,560 and 2,370 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Production Occupations, which currently employs 388,180 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 318,310 an increase of 69,870 or 22.0%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Management Occupations and
Business and Financial Operations Occupations, which increased 39,260 and 29,090 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 420,780 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 431,970 or 2.6%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Sales and Related Occupations and
Life Physical and Social Science Occupations, which decreased 2,230 and 830 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Management Occupations | 143,700 | 37.6% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 117,830 | 32.8% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 3,710 | 31.6% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 39,190 | 30.1% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 81,330 | 29.4% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 59,060 | 28.7% |
| Production Occupations | 388,180 | 22.0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 195,120 | 16.8% |
| Legal Occupations | 15,440 | 14.2% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 50,580 | 12.8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 269,730 | 10.2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 280,950 | 8.0% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 131,960 | 6.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 59,710 | 5.8% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 164,670 | 0.9% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 121,940 | 0.8% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 81,820 | 0.4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 85,850 | -0.2% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 286,330 | -0.8% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 30,630 | -2.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 420,780 | -2.6% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 19,600 | -4.1% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand, which employs 95,010 people. This represents 3.1% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Assemblers and Fabricators All Other Including Team Assemblers and
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food, which employ 94,910 and 94,470 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in Indiana are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand | 95,010 | 3.1% |
| Assemblers and Fabricators All Other Including Team Assemblers | 94,910 | 3.1% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | 94,470 | 3.1% |
| Retail Salespersons | 90,780 | 3.0% |
| Cashiers | 70,150 | 2.3% |
| Registered Nurses | 67,870 | 2.2% |
| Office Clerks General | 67,600 | 2.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 56,030 | 1.8% |
| General and Operations Managers | 54,610 | 1.8% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 54,560 | 1.8% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
General and Operations Managers, which currently employs 54,610 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 22,900 an increase of 31,710 or 138.5%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand and
Customer Service Representatives, which increased 31,600 and 18,320 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, which currently employs 6,540 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 21,830 or 70.0%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks and
Counter and Rental Clerks, which decreased 11,420 and 6,070 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 8,090 | 769.9% |
| Counselors All Other | 490 | 512.5% |
| Biological Scientists All Other | 630 | 320.0% |
| Therapists All Other | 1,350 | 297.1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2,330 | 237.7% |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 1,240 | 217.9% |
| Roustabouts Oil and Gas | 120 | 200.0% |
| Physicists | 260 | 188.9% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 3,460 | 188.3% |
| Personal Care Aides | 28,420 | 179.2% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Model Makers Metal and Plastic | 40 | -90.2% |
| Telephone Operators | 50 | -84.4% |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | 50 | -83.9% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters and Steamfitters | 230 | -81.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers Middle School | 60 | -81.3% |
| Plant and System Operators All Other | 90 | -79.1% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 130 | -77.2% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 280 | -76.1% |
| Word Processors and Typists | 170 | -75.7% |
| Craft Artists | 40 | -75.0% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $99,020 per year. This represents 118.6% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Legal Occupations and
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which pay $85,250 and $76,000 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $99,020 | 218.6% |
| Legal Occupations | $85,250 | 188.2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $76,000 | 167.8% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $75,100 | 165.8% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $73,860 | 163.0% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $69,980 | 154.5% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $65,800 | 145.2% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $50,310 | 111.0% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $48,770 | 107.7% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $47,260 | 104.3% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $45,720 | 100.9% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $43,720 | 96.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $41,570 | 91.8% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $39,520 | 87.2% |
| Production Occupations | $38,710 | 85.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $36,110 | 79.7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $36,080 | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $31,040 | 68.5% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $30,850 | 68.1% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $27,570 | 60.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $24,960 | 55.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $22,280 | 49.2% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Life Physical and Social Science Occupations, which currently pays an average of $69,980 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $51,850 an increase of $18,130 or 35.0%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Legal Occupations and
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which increased $15,870 and $12,610 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $69,980 | 35.0% |
| Legal Occupations | $85,250 | 22.9% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $47,260 | 22.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $31,040 | 20.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $76,000 | 19.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $75,100 | 19.8% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $39,520 | 19.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $36,110 | 18.0% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $41,570 | 16.9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $27,570 | 16.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $22,280 | 16.0% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $73,860 | 14.9% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $50,310 | 14.1% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $48,770 | 14.1% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $36,080 | 14.0% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $65,800 | 12.4% |
| Production Occupations | $38,710 | 12.2% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $43,720 | 11.8% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $30,850 | 10.7% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $45,720 | 10.0% |
| Management Occupations | $99,020 | 9.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $24,960 | 7.4% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which pays $285,180 per year. This represents 629.5% above the state average of $45,304. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Anesthesiologists and
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, which pay $277,000 and $272,360 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in Indiana are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $285,180 | 629.5% |
| Anesthesiologists | $277,000 | 611.4% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $272,360 | 601.2% |
| Surgeons | $259,850 | 573.6% |
| Psychiatrists | $243,630 | 537.8% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $237,470 | 524.2% |
| Orthodontists | $232,900 | 514.1% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $207,480 | 458.0% |
| Petroleum Engineers | $198,590 | 438.3% |
| Pediatricians General | $198,100 | 437.3% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in Indiana are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Ushers Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers | $19,150 | 42.3% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | $19,570 | 43.2% |
| Counter Attendants Cafeteria Food Concession and Coffee Shop | $19,600 | 43.3% |
| Dishwashers | $19,740 | 43.6% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $19,820 | 43.7% |
| Lifeguards Ski Patrol and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $19,900 | 43.9% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,980 | 44.1% |
| Cooks Fast Food | $20,000 | 44.1% |
| Hosts and Hostesses Restaurant Lounge and Coffee Shop | $20,050 | 44.3% |
| Cashiers | $21,130 | 46.6% |
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