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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Indiana
- Terre Haute$55,020
- Fort Wayne$49,430
- Indianapolis$48,750
- Columbus$47,740
- Michigan City$45,820
- Elkhart$45,680
- Evansville$41,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $55,020 | $59,080 | $44,310 | $43,688 | 88 |
| Fort Wayne | $49,430 | $46,910 | $45,980 | $39,674 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $48,750 | $48,700 | $44,560 | $38,954 | 96 |
| Columbus | $47,740 | $41,890 | $41,890 | $38,319 | 93 |
| Michigan City | $45,820 | $47,360 | $39,240 | $37,002 | 92 |
| Elkhart | $45,680 | $45,330 | $39,010 | $36,650 | 90 |
| Evansville | $41,010 | $37,480 | $37,480 | $33,431 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Terre Haute'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 51-9041.
- 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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