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Bakers average salary by city in Indiana
- Elkhart$38,520
- Michigan City$38,270
- Fort Wayne$37,800
- Indianapolis$37,030
- Evansville$36,590
- Columbus$35,670
- South Bend$35,630
- Kokomo$35,510
- Lafayette$33,690
- Bloomington$33,650
- Terre Haute$32,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | $38,520 | $37,300 | $32,220 | $31,255 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $38,270 | $39,840 | $31,060 | $31,271 | 92 |
| Fort Wayne | $37,800 | $36,280 | $30,100 | $30,863 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $37,030 | $36,870 | $31,350 | $30,125 | 96 |
| Evansville | $36,590 | $36,490 | $31,310 | $30,067 | 92 |
| Columbus | $35,670 | $35,700 | $34,520 | $29,194 | 93 |
| South Bend | $35,630 | $36,410 | $27,700 | $29,164 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $35,510 | $34,640 | $30,160 | $29,004 | 90 |
| Lafayette | $33,690 | $33,830 | $27,920 | $27,851 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $33,650 | $35,900 | $30,150 | $27,540 | 95 |
| Terre Haute | $32,140 | $34,090 | $26,470 | $26,447 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elkhart's local income tax (2%). 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 51-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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