| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Jay, Indiana | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $22,171 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $26,705 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $30,784 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $36,020 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $22,245 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $17,121 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $33,929 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $36,944 | $62,996 |
| Information | $25,909 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $24,569 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $21,324 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $31,528 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $19,219 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $30,284 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $21,662 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $10,515 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $10,902 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $11,923 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $26,779 | $51,719 |