Indianapolis Jobs: Overview
Indianapolis is known for so many things. First and foremost, it hosts the single biggest spectator sporting event in the world, the Indy 500. Wonder Bread was created by Indianapolis-based Taggart Baking Company in 1921. If you can remember all the words to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," you might be impressed that the song was written by Indianapolis native Albert Von Tilzer, who had never seen a baseball game. The city's oldest continuously operating bar, the Slippery Noodle Inn, is remembered by locals as a stop on the Underground Railroad and where gangster John Dillinger used a back building for target practice. His bullets remain in the walls to this day. Ready to become part of the city's history? You can start applying to Indianapolis jobs right here.
You'll get a lot of bang for those bucks in Indianapolis—the city's cost of living is below the national average, and it's an affordable place to buy a home. When you're checking out jobs in Indianapolis, don't forget to take a look at the nearby cities of Carmel, Lawrence, and Fishers as well.
Popular Jobs in Indianapolis
You can find biotech and other life science jobs at the more than 1,500 pharma and life science companies in Indianapolis, which include well-known names like Lilly, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Roche. The insurance industry in Indianapolis has a long history, and you can still find sales jobs in the insurance companies that are headquartered or have regional offices in the city.
Looking for something more hands-on? Indianapolis’s advanced manufacturing industry leads the U.S. in manufacturing job growth with the highest share of employees working in manufacturing production jobs in the U.S.
Other popular jobs in Indianapolis include:
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How Much Do Indianapolis Jobs Pay?
The median household income in Indianapolis is $47,873. You can compare that to the salary you’re likely to make based on your job title by using Monster’s Salary Tools. Plug in your job title and “Indianapolis” to find the estimated salary for that position, along with a list of skills that will boost your value and links to current job postings.
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Monster Can Help Define Your Future With Indianapolis Jobs
The next step in your career starts right here. Click on the jobs on this page to see what the future has in store for you. You can be proactive by creating your Monster profile—it will put you in front of recruiters and employers who are looking for someone just like you.