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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Indiana
- Bloomington$33,330
- South Bend$32,920
- Indianapolis$32,430
- Columbus$32,320
- Fort Wayne$32,280
- Evansville$32,160
- Michigan City$31,980
- Elkhart$31,910
- Kokomo$31,370
- Lafayette$31,010
- Muncie$27,870
- Terre Haute$27,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $33,330 | $29,720 | $27,130 | $27,299 | 95 |
| South Bend | $32,920 | $30,390 | $28,140 | $27,115 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $32,430 | $30,440 | $28,260 | $26,660 | 96 |
| Columbus | $32,320 | $28,960 | $26,210 | $26,661 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $32,280 | $29,510 | $26,560 | $26,681 | 93 |
| Evansville | $32,160 | $29,390 | $25,550 | $26,696 | 92 |
| Michigan City | $31,980 | $29,680 | $24,560 | $26,497 | 92 |
| Elkhart | $31,910 | $29,540 | $26,780 | $26,274 | 90 |
| Kokomo | $31,370 | $28,750 | $23,610 | $25,882 | 90 |
| Lafayette | $31,010 | $29,430 | $23,240 | $25,812 | 93 |
| Muncie | $27,870 | $27,770 | $21,800 | $23,352 | 88 |
| Terre Haute | $27,170 | $27,280 | $21,520 | $22,676 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%). 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 39-2021.
- 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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