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Carpenters average salary by city in Indiana
- Michigan City$79,860
- Elkhart$70,910
- Columbus$67,480
- Indianapolis$66,960
- Lafayette$66,300
- Kokomo$66,080
- Evansville$63,720
- South Bend$61,930
- Terre Haute$61,880
- Bloomington$61,800
- Fort Wayne$60,940
- Muncie$58,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | $79,860 | $91,970 | $68,990 | $61,502 | 92 |
| Elkhart | $70,910 | $65,520 | $49,520 | $55,220 | 90 |
| Columbus | $67,480 | $67,780 | $56,550 | $53,144 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $66,960 | $65,070 | $52,040 | $52,625 | 96 |
| Lafayette | $66,300 | $63,050 | $50,480 | $52,657 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $66,080 | $61,000 | $50,340 | $52,054 | 90 |
| Evansville | $63,720 | $64,690 | $50,120 | $50,713 | 92 |
| South Bend | $61,930 | $61,690 | $49,160 | $49,047 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $61,880 | $60,560 | $49,450 | $48,857 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $61,800 | $61,360 | $49,550 | $48,711 | 95 |
| Fort Wayne | $60,940 | $60,400 | $49,380 | $48,394 | 93 |
| Muncie | $58,780 | $59,890 | $47,570 | $46,810 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%). 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 47-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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