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Average salary by job family in Terre Haute
| Legal | $124,060 |
|---|---|
| Management | $111,660 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,010 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $85,180 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $80,200 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $74,940 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $71,160 |
| Construction and Extraction | $64,750 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,010 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,970 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,900 |
| Protective Service | $52,240 |
| Community and Social Service | $50,680 |
| Production | $49,390 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,540 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,630 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,920 |
| Sales and Related | $39,870 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,170 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,770 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,380 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,370 |
Highest-paying jobs in Terre Haute
- Physicians, All Other$218,870
- Dentists, General$175,110
- Lawyers$171,300
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$139,860
- Pharmacists$139,240
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,530
- Financial Managers$135,030
- Sales Managers$134,930
- Human Resources Managers$132,550
- Administrative Services Managers$132,340
Most common jobs in Terre Haute and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,700 | $26,570 | $27,020 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,940 | $32,000 | $29,090 |
| Cashiers | 1,870 | $27,850 | $27,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,600 | $83,370 | $81,550 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,430 | $32,920 | $34,540 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,370 | $33,870 | $31,380 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,180 | $38,720 | $37,420 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,140 | $56,180 | $53,030 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,140 | $38,870 | $37,310 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,050 | $28,150 | $26,520 |
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Cost of living in Terre Haute
Prices in the Terre Haute area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $53,390 therefore buys what $60,811 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $167,654, 3.0 times the median household income of $55,380.
$167,654typical home value
$55,380median household income
87.8BEA price parity
168,850metro population
Take-home pay in Terre Haute
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,440 | $27,427 | $2,286 |
| Median wage | $44,870 | $36,039 | $3,003 |
| Average wage | $53,390 | $42,459 | $3,538 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,710 | $49,482 | $4,124 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Salaries for every job in Terre Haute
Legal2 jobs
Management18 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$140K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$139K
- Financial Managers$135K
- Sales Managers$135K
- Human Resources Managers$133K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118K
- Construction Managers$115K
- General and Operations Managers$112K
- Facilities Managers$111K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$108K
- Managers, All Other$108K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$94K
- Social and Community Service Managers$74K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60K
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$132K
- Industrial Engineers$94K
- Civil Engineers$91K
- Mechanical Engineers$89K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$219K
- Dentists, General$175K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Physician Assistants$113K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Dental Hygienists$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Paramedics$58K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$53K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science6 jobs
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Labor Relations Specialists$82K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Personal Financial Advisors$76K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Loan Officers$74K
- Logisticians$74K
- Accountants and Auditors$72K
- Cost Estimators$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$65K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$58K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$54K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$47K
- Tax Preparers$44K
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81K
- Electricians$72K
- Sheet Metal Workers$70K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Carpenters$62K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Roofers$52K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media6 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$58K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Home Appliance Repairers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Educational Instruction and Library22 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Instructional Coordinators$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$54K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Tutors$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$61K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$57K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55K
- Firefighters$51K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Community Health Workers$43K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$40K
Production29 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Machinists$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Bakers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Office and Administrative Support30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$53K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$47K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Tellers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$37K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$34K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Tour and Travel Guides$27K
- Animal Caretakers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Cooks, Short Order$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Bartenders$24K
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Salary in Terre Haute: questions
What is a good salary in Terre Haute?
Half of all workers in the Terre Haute metro earn less than $44,870 and the average is $53,390. Earning more than $62,710 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Terre Haute to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,117, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Terre Haute?
Physicians, All Other ($218,870), Dentists, General ($175,110), Lawyers ($171,300).
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 Terre Haute, IN (45460), all occupations and 277 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 Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
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