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Average salary by job family in Bloomington
| Management | $133,400 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $104,820 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,260 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,200 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,630 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,920 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $78,630 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,370 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,870 |
| Construction and Extraction | $65,960 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,540 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,280 |
| Production | $49,850 |
| Protective Service | $48,680 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,780 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,240 |
| Sales and Related | $44,590 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,700 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,650 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,210 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,280 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,850 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bloomington
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$334,900
- Physicians, All Other$302,750
- Chief Executives$266,930
- Dentists, General$177,300
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,600
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,720
- Natural Sciences Managers$160,610
- Industrial Production Managers$152,910
- Sales Managers$152,810
- Marketing Managers$147,160
Most common jobs in Bloomington and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,390 | $28,410 | $28,230 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,270 | $41,190 | $37,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,980 | $34,500 | $30,890 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,630 | $86,080 | $80,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,620 | $30,630 | $28,540 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,410 | $33,740 | $31,750 |
| Cashiers | 1,390 | $29,860 | $29,120 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,190 | $37,400 | $39,680 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,150 | $35,480 | $34,850 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,020 | $40,190 | $38,130 |
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Cost of living in Bloomington
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,980 therefore buys what $64,133 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $303,238, 4.8 times the median household income of $62,949.
$303,238typical home value
$62,949median household income
95.1BEA price parity
161,256metro population
Take-home pay in Bloomington
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,900 | $29,232 | $2,436 |
| Median wage | $47,660 | $38,076 | $3,173 |
| Average wage | $60,980 | $48,094 | $4,008 |
| 75th percentile wage | $73,020 | $56,498 | $4,708 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Salaries for every job in Bloomington
Management20 jobs
- Chief Executives$267K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161K
- Natural Sciences Managers$161K
- Industrial Production Managers$153K
- Sales Managers$153K
- Marketing Managers$147K
- Financial Managers$145K
- Human Resources Managers$140K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Administrative Services Managers$121K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Managers, All Other$117K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$117K
- Construction Managers$114K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$335K
- Physicians, All Other$303K
- Dentists, General$177K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Physician Assistants$126K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Registered Nurses$86K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Surgical Technologists$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$114K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Electrical Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$87K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$133K
- Software Developers$113K
- Computer Systems Analysts$109K
- Database Administrators$100K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$99K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96K
- Computer Programmers$89K
- Data Scientists$86K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Management Analysts$110K
- Personal Financial Advisors$106K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Compliance Officers$89K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$86K
- Logisticians$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49K
Educational Instruction and Library15 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$132K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$126K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$92K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$54K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Library Technicians$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$118K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- Chemists$83K
- Biological Technicians$70K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Urban and Regional Planners$60K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$54K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Electricians$70K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Carpenters$62K
- Roofers$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Rock Splitters, Quarry$46K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Machinists$54K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
- Bakers$34K
Protective Service7 jobs
Office and Administrative Support31 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- File Clerks$41K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$40K
- Tellers$39K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$38K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$28K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Insurance Sales Agents$84K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Healthcare Support10 jobs
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$63K
- Residential Advisors$52K
- Animal Trainers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33K
- Recreation Workers$30K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Cooks, Short Order$27K
- Bartenders$27K
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Salary in Bloomington: questions
What is a good salary in Bloomington?
Half of all workers in the Bloomington metro earn less than $47,660 and the average is $60,980. Earning more than $73,020 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bloomington to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $67,273, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bloomington?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($334,900), Physicians, All Other ($302,750), Chief Executives ($266,930).
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 Bloomington, IN (14020), all occupations and 275 individual jobs.
- 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 Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
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