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Indianapolis, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+418 this week — 435 added vs 17 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($85k vs $138k national)

Indianapolis, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Indianapolis, IN job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,387 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Indianapolis, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Indianapolis, IN.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager198$108k n=6—
Retail Associate155—$18/hr n=8
Registered Nurse124——
Crew / Cashier91——
Physician / Doctor55$25k n=8—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurses95——
Managers, All Other62$138k n=5—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers55——
Fast Food and Counter Workers44——
Retail Salespersons35——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time394$71k n=43$18.62/hr n=6
Part-time218$56k n=7$18.09/hr n=17
Contract74$138k n=9—
Temporary28$160k n=3—
Intern23——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail812$112k n=9$18.09/hr n=22
Healthcare623$66k n=24—
Food Service / Restaurants527$112k n=9—
Manufacturing191——
Transportation & Logistics173$70k n=21—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager198
  • Retail Associate155
  • Registered Nurse124
  • Crew / Cashier91
  • Physician / Doctor55
  • Food Service53

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses95
  • Managers, All Other62
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers55
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers44
  • Retail Salespersons35
  • Family Medicine Physicians35

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail812
  • Healthcare623
  • Food Service / Restaurants527
  • Manufacturing191
  • Transportation & Logistics173
  • Consumer Goods139

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,650 · 69%
  • Full-time394 · 17%
  • Part-time218 · 9%
  • Contract74 · 3%
  • Temporary28 · 1%
  • Intern23 · 1%

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