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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Indiana
- Elkhart$49,400
- South Bend$48,550
- Indianapolis$48,520
- Fort Wayne$47,470
- Michigan City$46,440
- Evansville$46,270
- Bloomington$45,620
- Lafayette$43,860
- Terre Haute$42,940
- Muncie$42,810
- Kokomo$41,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | $49,400 | $49,470 | $40,030 | $39,453 | 90 |
| South Bend | $48,550 | $47,150 | $44,950 | $38,931 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $48,520 | $49,890 | $38,690 | $38,780 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $47,470 | $48,020 | $44,540 | $38,189 | 93 |
| Michigan City | $46,440 | $49,760 | $37,500 | $37,472 | 92 |
| Evansville | $46,270 | $48,110 | $42,140 | $37,434 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $45,620 | $48,450 | $37,270 | $36,542 | 95 |
| Lafayette | $43,860 | $47,350 | $34,440 | $35,587 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $42,940 | $45,610 | $35,200 | $34,585 | 88 |
| Muncie | $42,810 | $44,390 | $37,220 | $34,696 | 88 |
| Kokomo | $41,750 | $42,920 | $27,360 | $33,709 | 90 |
*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 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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