How much does a lawyer make in Indiana?
$126,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Indiana. That is $60.99 an hour or $10,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.99
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,750Median: $126,900Highest 10%: $328,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,750 | $31.61 | |
| 25th | $95,120 | $45.73 | |
| Median | $126,900 | $60.99 | |
| 75th | $193,400 | $92.99 | |
| 90th | $328,000 | $157.67 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $165,700 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $135,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $131,000 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $126,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $124,500 |
| Michigan City, IN | $116,100 |
| Evansville, IN | $107,100 |
| Columbus, IN | $105,800 |
| Kokomo, IN | $104,300 |
| Bloomington, IN | $103,500 |
| South Bend, IN | $103,100 |
| Muncie, IN | $102,100 |
| Lafayette, IN | $100,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 28. Michigan | $130,500 |
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
| 33. Hawaii | $125,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $123,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $60.99 ($126,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $126,900 against $159,700 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Indiana rank for lawyer pay?
Indiana ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays lawyers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $165,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.