How much does a life make in Indiana?
$48,650a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Indiana. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.39
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,470Median: $48,650Highest 10%: $83,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 75th | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $83,470 | $40.13 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $66,770 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $46,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 45. Ohio | $49,210 |
| 46. North Carolina | $49,200 |
| 47. Texas | $48,960 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,650 |
| 49. Nebraska | $48,640 |
| 50. Wisconsin | $47,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.39 ($48,650 a year).
Do lifes make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $48,650 against $62,280 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Indiana rank for life pay?
Indiana ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays lifes the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $66,770 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.