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Optometrists average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$138,990
- South Bend$134,440
- Lafayette$133,660
- Evansville$132,150
- Fort Wayne$131,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $138,990 | $137,590 | $100,920 | $99,339 | 96 |
| South Bend | $134,440 | $138,360 | $103,360 | $96,817 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $133,660 | $134,830 | $105,280 | $96,945 | 93 |
| Evansville | $132,150 | $133,800 | $107,850 | $96,017 | 92 |
| Fort Wayne | $131,890 | $129,390 | $92,700 | $95,405 | 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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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