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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Indiana
- Fort Wayne$43,280
- Indianapolis$42,330
- Elkhart$41,530
- South Bend$41,440
- Bloomington$41,010
- Lafayette$40,360
- Kokomo$40,040
- Muncie$39,680
- Michigan City$39,600
- Terre Haute$39,470
- Evansville$39,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $43,280 | $39,840 | $37,490 | $35,015 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $42,330 | $39,580 | $37,660 | $34,117 | 96 |
| Elkhart | $41,530 | $39,800 | $37,670 | $33,523 | 90 |
| South Bend | $41,440 | $38,000 | $35,610 | $33,556 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $41,010 | $37,890 | $36,690 | $33,075 | 95 |
| Lafayette | $40,360 | $38,370 | $37,140 | $32,925 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $40,040 | $38,390 | $38,000 | $32,420 | 90 |
| Muncie | $39,680 | $36,600 | $35,570 | $32,322 | 88 |
| Michigan City | $39,600 | $38,070 | $34,330 | $32,281 | 92 |
| Terre Haute | $39,470 | $38,260 | $37,010 | $31,971 | 88 |
| Evansville | $39,390 | $37,790 | $36,460 | $32,198 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). 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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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