Anderson Employment

Employment and Industries in the Anderson, Indiana Area

Anderson is home to a variety of industries including advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, technology and distribution. Anderson is home to facilities of prominent companies such as Northstar Aerospace, Nestle, Muhlen Sohn and HDP Home Products. The call centers of AT&T and Affiliated Computer Services also provide jobs. The region is also home to a large IBM call center. In addition, Anderson includes jobs for metal and plastic workers and assemblers and fabricators.

The major employment sectors in Anderson Indiana include healthcare, education, accommodation and food services, manufacturing and construction. About 25% of the workforce is employed in sales and office jobs. About 21% of the workforce is employed in management, professional and related occupations.

A list of the largest employers in Anderson Indiana is shown below:

  • Remy Worldwide Holdings Inc
  • Remy International Inc
  • Reman Holdings LLC
  • Vista Corporation of Saint John's
  • Anderson Community School Corporation
  • Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County
  • St John Hospital
  • City of Anderson
  • Madison County
  • E & B Paving Inc
  • Park Hossier L P
  • Community Ltd Inc
  • Frankton-Lapel School Building Corporation
  • Carter Logistics LLC
  • Resin Partners
  • Star Financial Bank
  • JP Holdings
  • ConAgra Foods
  • Baxter International

Some of the most popular jobs filled by college graduates in Anderson include registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, medical and health services managers, pharmacists, lawyers, industrial engineers and medical and clinical laboratory technicians.

Notable information regarding Anderson Indiana: The Flagship Enterprise Center acts as a small business incubator as well as a growth stage business accelerator. In 2008 the cost of living index was at 77.1 which is low when compared to the national average of 100. The estimated median household income in 2007 was $36,000. Regarding the adult population, about 14% have a bachelor's degree or better.

Business organizations offering assistance to Anderson companies include:

The Herald Bulletin offers up-to-date information regarding the business endeavors in Anderson Indiana.

Jobs in Anderson

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations1057780$51,060$24.55100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations136440$40,400$19.4213.75
3Transportation and Material Moving Occupations122840$34,900$16.786.7
4Sales and Related Occupations99020$47,090$22.649.5
5Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations93370$24,320$11.698.7
6Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations76190$83,480$40.135.85
7Production Occupations70020$38,120$18.335.6
8Management Occupations61710$108,870$52.346.35
9Business and Financial Operations Occupations59170$70,500$33.95.35
10Educational Instruction and Library Occupations50820$51,680$24.856
11Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand47490$30,330$14.581.8
12Construction and Extraction Occupations42030$50,710$24.384.6
13Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations40200$47,690$22.933.75
14Healthcare Support Occupations36920$31,430$15.112.85
15Computer and Mathematical Occupations35340$82,440$39.633
16Fast Food and Counter Workers32710$20,940$10.072.45
17Retail Salespersons30660$29,520$14.192.7
18Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations27640$29,730$14.293.6
19Registered Nurses26670$70,960$34.111.95
20Customer Service Representatives24940$38,250$18.391.75
21Office Clerks, General24500$36,050$17.331.9
22Protective Service Occupations23730$43,980$21.142.2
23General and Operations Managers20240$122,500$58.91.5
24Personal Care and Service Occupations18800$27,570$13.264.65
25Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers18440$45,830$22.031.2
26Cashiers18410$22,700$10.912.2
27Waiters and Waitresses16370$25,470$12.241.65
28Stockers and Order Fillers16270$28,520$13.711.25
29Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations15770$53,100$25.531.8
30Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators15690$32,740$15.740.8
31Architecture and Engineering Occupations15270$79,360$38.151.7
32Community and Social Service Occupations14150$47,800$22.981.75
33Home Health and Personal Care Aides13730$24,300$11.680
34Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners12660$27,960$13.441.5
35Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers11000$93,370$44.890.65
36Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products10760$84,060$40.410.85
37First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers10510$62,200$29.90.95
38Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations10140$78,240$37.610.8
39Maintenance and Repair Workers, General10130$41,150$19.790.9
40Cooks, Restaurant9750$26,630$12.80.9
41Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks9360$42,790$20.571.05
42Accountants and Auditors9140$76,930$36.980.9
43Nursing Assistants8860$29,790$14.320.95
44Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel8490$70,790$34.030.7
45Security Guards8250$30,700$14.760.7
46First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7790$34,970$16.810.6
47Legal Occupations7740$88,810$42.70.8
48Construction Laborers7700$38,490$18.50.9
49First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7360$41,380$19.890.95
50Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators7260$36,500$17.550.4
51Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive6850$36,960$17.771.4
52Light Truck Drivers6400$38,170$18.350.6
53Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers6380$32,250$15.510.75
54Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other6370$69,430$33.380.7
55Management Analysts6020$82,400$39.610.55
56Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks5720$33,800$16.250.4
57Computer Systems Analysts5630$84,390$40.570.4
58Human Resources Specialists5630$60,630$29.150.4
59Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners5580$23,680$11.380.9
60Medical Assistants5480$35,720$17.170.45
61Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists5380$60,250$28.970.45
62Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants5290$38,390$18.460.4
63Food Preparation Workers5250$24,920$11.980.5
64Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity5190$32,420$15.580.3
65Receptionists and Information Clerks5160$30,490$14.660.7
66Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics5140$43,830$21.070.5
67Electricians5080$58,870$28.310.45
68First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors5020$55,370$26.620.3
69Substitute Teachers, Short-Term4920$24,440$11.750.4
70Machinists4860$46,430$22.320.2
71Computer User Support Specialists4810$49,110$23.610.4
72Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers4770$40,950$19.690.35
73Helpers--Production Workers4750$29,220$14.050.2
74Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses4730$47,330$22.750.5
75Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other4670$72,310$34.760.7
76Carpenters4610$50,700$24.370.6
77Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4410$55,470$26.670.3
78Lawyers4380$112,070$53.880.5
79Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric4300$246,120$118.330.3
80Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers4260$62,340$29.970.4
81First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers4200$65,600$31.540.4
82First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers4180$63,280$30.420.4
83Insurance Sales Agents4090$65,950$31.710.3
84Bartenders4010$25,890$12.450.4
85Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3930$20,790$9.990.3
86Financial Managers3690$133,200$64.040.4
87Pharmacy Technicians3580$33,780$16.240.3
88Billing and Posting Clerks3530$38,780$18.650.3
89Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment3470$25,440$12.230.3
90Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians3470$47,550$22.860.2
91Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3440$104,940$50.450.2
92Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other3430$75,590$36.340.2
93First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3380$65,250$31.370.3
94Driver/Sales Workers3370$29,730$14.290.3
95Packers and Packagers, Hand3300$27,650$13.290.4
96Firefighters3160$55,740$26.80.2
97Medical and Health Services Managers3160$108,200$52.020.3
98Network and Computer Systems Administrators3140$87,280$41.960.2
99Counter and Rental Clerks3110$30,010$14.430.3
100Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents3060$93,710$45.050.3
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Anderson Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$51,0601,057,780
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$40,400136,440
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$34,900122,840
Sales and Related Occupations$47,09099,020
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$24,32093,370
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$83,48076,190
Production Occupations$38,12070,020
Management Occupations$108,87061,710
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$70,50059,170
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$51,68050,820
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,33047,490
Construction and Extraction Occupations$50,71042,030
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$47,69040,200
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,43036,920
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$82,44035,340
Fast Food and Counter Workers$20,94032,710
Retail Salespersons$29,52030,660
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,73027,640
Registered Nurses$70,96026,670
Customer Service Representatives$38,25024,940
Office Clerks, General$36,05024,500
Protective Service Occupations$43,98023,730
General and Operations Managers$122,50020,240
Personal Care and Service Occupations$27,57018,800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,83018,440
Cashiers$22,70018,410
Waiters and Waitresses$25,47016,370
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,52016,270
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$53,10015,770
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$32,74015,690
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$79,36015,270
Community and Social Service Occupations$47,80014,150
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,30013,730
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,96012,660
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93,37011,000
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84,06010,760
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,20010,510
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$78,24010,140
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$41,15010,130
Cooks, Restaurant$26,6309,750
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,7909,360
Accountants and Auditors$76,9309,140
Nursing Assistants$29,7908,860
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70,7908,490
Security Guards$30,7008,250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,9707,790
Legal Occupations$88,8107,740
Construction Laborers$38,4907,700
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,3807,360
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$36,5007,260

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Anderson, Indiana Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$51,0601,057,780
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$40,400136,440
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$34,900122,840
Sales and Related Occupations$47,09099,020
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$83,48076,190
Production Occupations$38,12070,020
Management Occupations$108,87061,710
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$70,50059,170
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$51,68050,820
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,33047,490
Construction and Extraction Occupations$50,71042,030
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$47,69040,200
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,43036,920
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$82,44035,340
Retail Salespersons$29,52030,660
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,73027,640
Registered Nurses$70,96026,670
Customer Service Representatives$38,25024,940
Office Clerks, General$36,05024,500
Protective Service Occupations$43,98023,730
General and Operations Managers$122,50020,240
Personal Care and Service Occupations$27,57018,800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,83018,440
Waiters and Waitresses$25,47016,370
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,52016,270
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$53,10015,770
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$32,74015,690
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$79,36015,270
Community and Social Service Occupations$47,80014,150
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,96012,660
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93,37011,000
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84,06010,760
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,20010,510
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$78,24010,140
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$41,15010,130
Cooks, Restaurant$26,6309,750
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,7909,360
Accountants and Auditors$76,9309,140
Nursing Assistants$29,7908,860
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70,7908,490
Security Guards$30,7008,250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,9707,790
Legal Occupations$88,8107,740
Construction Laborers$38,4907,700
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,3807,360
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$36,5007,260
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,9606,850
Light Truck Drivers$38,1706,400
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$32,2506,380
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,4306,370

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