Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Indiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,720 | $86,427 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.37 | $41.55 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $83,301.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $74,288 | $51,150 | $97,650 | 90 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Indiana is $77,720, or about $37.37 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Indiana is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Indiana typically earn from $51,150 depending on the city and employer.
With 25,660 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $77,720, Indiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 190 of the 753 occupations reported in Indiana — higher than 75% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $99,250, Management Analysts at $95,560, Project Management Specialists at $95,020 — all figures are median annual wages for Indiana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Indiana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 190 of the 753 occupations reported in Indiana — higher than 75% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Indiana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $99,250 | $380 |
| Management Analysts | $95,560 | $11,770 |
| Project Management Specialists | $95,020 | $11,970 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $92,410 | $1,930 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $87,710 | $5,400 |
| Budget Analysts | $82,080 | $390 |
Indiana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 753 occupations in Indiana.