verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Lawyer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$126,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.99/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
8,970
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$135,928 #23 of 51

Lawyer pay in Indiana, explained

Lawyers in Indiana earn a median of $126,860 per year ($60.99 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $65,750, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $327,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $126,860 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $126,860 is worth about $135,928 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #23 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,750
$31.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$126,860
$60.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$327,960
$157.67/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $126,860 $135,928
Illinois $160,800 $160,868 −$33,940
Ohio $131,020 $141,225 −$4,160
Michigan $130,520 $135,652 −$3,660
Kentucky $101,550 $112,634 +$25,310

Lawyer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Indiana?

Lawyers in Indiana earn a median of $126,860 per year ($60.99 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Indiana pay lawyers well?

At $126,860, Indiana pays 21% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 8,970 work in the state.

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