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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$43,690
- Fort Wayne$42,730
- South Bend$40,960
- Lafayette$40,880
- Elkhart$39,790
- Michigan City$39,660
- Bloomington$39,640
- Terre Haute$39,140
- Evansville$39,110
- Columbus$38,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $43,690 | $42,950 | $36,930 | $35,142 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $42,730 | $45,240 | $35,540 | $34,598 | 93 |
| South Bend | $40,960 | $41,160 | $36,200 | $33,193 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $40,880 | $37,260 | $35,200 | $33,320 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $39,790 | $38,990 | $29,480 | $32,212 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $39,660 | $37,040 | $30,620 | $32,326 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $39,640 | $37,780 | $36,320 | $32,045 | 95 |
| Terre Haute | $39,140 | $35,780 | $34,860 | $31,722 | 88 |
| Evansville | $39,110 | $37,590 | $33,790 | $31,985 | 92 |
| Columbus | $38,740 | $36,650 | $34,860 | $31,515 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). 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 51-3021.
- 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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