Lawyers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for lawyers is $60.99 an hour ($126,860 a year). About 8,970 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Indiana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.61 | $65,750 |
| 25% of workers | $45.73 | $95,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.99 | $126,860 |
| 75% of workers | $92.99 | $193,420 |
| 90% of workers | $157.67 | $327,960 |
Lawyers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $135,290 | 210 |
| Fort Wayne | $126,520 | 510 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $116,060 | 70 |
| Evansville | $107,050 | 370 |
| Columbus | $105,790 | 70 |
| Kokomo | $104,320 | 60 |
| Bloomington | $103,460 | 210 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $103,050 | 280 |
| Muncie | $102,140 | 60 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $100,650 | 220 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $78,770 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $73,560 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $77,190 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $92,410 |
| Chief Executives | $254,180 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 |
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