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Average salary by job family in Muncie
Highest-paying jobs in Muncie
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$337,290
- Physicians, All Other$323,690
- Dentists, General$212,530
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$143,210
- Pharmacists$136,940
- Lawyers$134,950
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$132,950
- Marketing Managers$126,970
- Financial Managers$126,170
- General and Operations Managers$122,550
Most common jobs in Muncie and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,120 | $27,620 | $27,560 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,710 | $34,320 | $31,060 |
| Cashiers | 1,310 | $29,130 | $28,660 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,220 | $83,430 | $79,500 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 970 | $35,720 | $37,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 930 | $35,590 | $35,350 |
| Office Clerks, General | 900 | $42,140 | $38,890 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 890 | $34,410 | $35,020 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 730 | $28,030 | $23,720 |
| Nursing Assistants | 700 | $37,820 | $37,080 |
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Cost of living in Muncie
Prices in the Muncie area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,230 therefore buys what $61,522 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $171,820, 3.0 times the median household income of $56,932.
$171,820typical home value
$56,932median household income
88.1BEA price parity
112,109metro population
Take-home pay in Muncie
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,100 | $28,089 | $2,341 |
| Median wage | $44,110 | $35,682 | $2,974 |
| Average wage | $54,230 | $43,359 | $3,613 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,310 | $49,487 | $4,124 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Salaries for every job in Muncie
Management16 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$143K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$133K
- Marketing Managers$127K
- Financial Managers$126K
- General and Operations Managers$123K
- Sales Managers$122K
- Human Resources Managers$119K
- Administrative Services Managers$116K
- Industrial Production Managers$112K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Construction Managers$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$95K
- Managers, All Other$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical19 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$337K
- Physicians, All Other$324K
- Dentists, General$213K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$115K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Opticians, Dispensing$40K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$38K
Architecture and Engineering2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$104K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Loan Officers$75K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69K
- Compliance Officers$68K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Cost Estimators$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$61K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61K
- Fundraisers$59K
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67K
- Electricians$65K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64K
- Sheet Metal Workers$59K
- Carpenters$59K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Production17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$59K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Machinists$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- File Clerks$40K
- Tellers$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
Sales and Related9 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Insurance Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$29K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Chefs and Head Cooks$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Bartenders$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
Legal2 jobs
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Salary in Muncie: questions
What is a good salary in Muncie?
Half of all workers in the Muncie metro earn less than $44,110 and the average is $54,230. Earning more than $62,310 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Muncie to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $61,501, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Muncie?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($337,290), Physicians, All Other ($323,690), Dentists, General ($212,530).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Muncie, IN (34620), all occupations and 192 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
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