Lawyers Salary in Indiana
Lawyers in Indiana earn a median of $126,860 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,970
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,750; the top 10% earn over $327,960. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Labor Relations Specialists$77,190 median in Indiana
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$145,290 median in Indiana
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$183,000 median in Indiana
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$78,770 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68,300 median in Indiana
- Compliance Managers$79,900 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Indiana
How much do lawyers make in Indiana?
The median is $126,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,750 and the top 10% earn over $327,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.