Lawyers Salary in Indiana (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 8,970 employed

Annual Mean

$175,850

$84.54/hr

Annual Median

$126,860

$60.99/hr

Bottom 10%

$65,750

$31.61/hr

Top 10%

$327,960

$157.67/hr

Location vs National Average

Indiana

$175,850

Difference

-5.4% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$65,750	$31.61/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$95,120	$45.73/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$126,860	$60.99/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$193,420	$92.99/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$327,960	$157.67/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$66K

25th

$95K

Median

$127K

75th

$193K

90th

$328K

Indiana has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 8,970), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Indiana, Lawyers salaries range from $65,750 at the 10th percentile to $327,960 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $262,210 (207% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Indiana

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

$136,540

per year

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

How Lawyers Compares in Indiana

The average Lawyers salary of $175,850 in Indiana ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 8,970 Lawyerss employed in Indiana.