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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Indiana
- South Bend$44,320
- Columbus$43,200
- Fort Wayne$42,900
- Michigan City$42,070
- Indianapolis$41,240
- Terre Haute$40,180
- Evansville$38,170
- Muncie$36,330
- Elkhart$36,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $44,320 | $45,170 | $39,660 | $35,733 | 93 |
| Columbus | $43,200 | $42,210 | $42,210 | $34,887 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $42,900 | $43,300 | $37,750 | $34,727 | 93 |
| Michigan City | $42,070 | $43,720 | $36,050 | $34,156 | 92 |
| Indianapolis | $41,240 | $38,540 | $38,430 | $33,296 | 96 |
| Terre Haute | $40,180 | $43,430 | $37,630 | $32,506 | 88 |
| Evansville | $38,170 | $36,630 | $35,520 | $31,270 | 92 |
| Muncie | $36,330 | $29,540 | $29,540 | $29,781 | 88 |
| Elkhart | $36,270 | $38,490 | $22,560 | $29,559 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 51-9198.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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