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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Indiana
- Evansville$56,040
- Michigan City$48,840
- Fort Wayne$47,310
- Elkhart$43,760
- Terre Haute$42,920
- Indianapolis$42,540
- Columbus$40,500
- South Bend$40,160
- Lafayette$38,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $56,040 | $61,160 | $48,880 | $44,869 | 92 |
| Michigan City | $48,840 | $45,600 | $39,240 | $39,294 | 92 |
| Fort Wayne | $47,310 | $46,420 | $36,560 | $38,068 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $43,760 | $43,880 | $34,910 | $35,203 | 90 |
| Terre Haute | $42,920 | $43,880 | $33,770 | $34,570 | 88 |
| Indianapolis | $42,540 | $39,880 | $34,530 | $34,276 | 96 |
| Columbus | $40,500 | $38,420 | $33,830 | $32,846 | 93 |
| South Bend | $40,160 | $37,650 | $34,740 | $32,588 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $38,650 | $36,560 | $31,400 | $31,624 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%). 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 51-4072.
- 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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