Indiana is one of the most important manufacturing centers in the United States. About 1/3 of all jobs in Indiana are in manufacturing. The Hoosier State produces a high percentage of America’s steel; the northwest corner of Indiana, commonly known as The Calumet Region, is known for its heavy industry and many steel mills. But the Indiana economy is not wholly traditional. The pharmaceutical and biofuel industries have created many Indiana jobs in recent years. Eli Lilly and Company is headquartered in Indianapolis, and Indiana ranks second among U.S. states for number of biopharmaceutical-related jobs.

Besides Eli Lilly, other important providers of Indianapolis jobs include the public university system and the real estate and insurance industries. Population growth and economic diversity have made Indianapolis one of the best cities in the U.S. for employment. Healthcare and manufacturing are the leading creators of jobs in Fort Wayne, IN, the state’s second-largest city. General Motors and Parkview Health System are two of Fort Wayne’s largest employers. On the other side of the state, Toyota and Shoe Carnival are the largest providers of Evansville jobs.