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Average salary by job family in Evansville
| Management | $125,430 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $109,150 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,390 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $90,470 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $87,590 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,760 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,340 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,000 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $57,660 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,480 |
| Protective Service | $55,330 |
| Production | $52,520 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,470 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,120 |
| Sales and Related | $45,200 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,550 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,550 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,170 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,350 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,940 |
Highest-paying jobs in Evansville
- Chief Executives$323,220
- Physicians, All Other$316,650
- Dentists, General$231,540
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$198,090
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,510
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$149,870
- Purchasing Managers$147,380
- Lawyers$146,730
- Financial Managers$144,720
- Pharmacists$143,120
Most common jobs in Evansville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,470 | $27,890 | $27,930 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,370 | $33,650 | $30,130 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,980 | $41,480 | $42,170 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,890 | $90,520 | $83,820 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,790 | $42,710 | $41,190 |
| Cashiers | 2,660 | $29,310 | $28,870 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,480 | $35,880 | $35,610 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,440 | $34,780 | $34,080 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,150 | $36,180 | $35,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,070 | $30,650 | $28,550 |
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Cost of living in Evansville
Prices in the Evansville area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,140 therefore buys what $63,522 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $226,753, 3.4 times the median household income of $67,671.
$226,753typical home value
$67,671median household income
91.5BEA price parity
269,721metro population
Take-home pay in Evansville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,450 | $29,200 | $2,433 |
| Median wage | $46,540 | $37,640 | $3,137 |
| Average wage | $58,140 | $46,467 | $3,872 |
| 75th percentile wage | $68,150 | $53,914 | $4,493 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%).
Salaries for every job in Evansville
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$323K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150K
- Purchasing Managers$147K
- Financial Managers$145K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Natural Sciences Managers$141K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Sales Managers$139K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$128K
- General and Operations Managers$128K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$122K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Construction Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$115K
- Managers, All Other$108K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Social and Community Service Managers$74K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
Legal4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical30 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$317K
- Dentists, General$232K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Optometrists$132K
- Veterinarians$129K
- Nurse Practitioners$119K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Chiropractors$91K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$64K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Paramedics$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
Architecture and Engineering17 jobs
- Chemical Engineers$128K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Mechanical Engineers$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Engineers, All Other$99K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$96K
- Civil Engineers$95K
- Surveyors$89K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Mechanical Drafters$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$111K
- Information Security Analysts$105K
- Software Developers$104K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Computer Programmers$102K
- Database Administrators$98K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$96K
- Data Scientists$95K
- Web Developers$94K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$85K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Chemists$111K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87K
- School Psychologists$83K
- Chemical Technicians$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$73K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$127K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Credit Analysts$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$74K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73K
- Logisticians$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Compliance Officers$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Labor Relations Specialists$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Fundraisers$63K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$48K
- Tax Preparers$48K
- Credit Counselors$47K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$74K
- Electricians$74K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72K
- Sheet Metal Workers$69K
- Tile and Stone Setters$64K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$64K
- Carpenters$64K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$64K
- Glaziers$60K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$59K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$56K
- Roofers$55K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Home Appliance Repairers$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$69K
- Producers and Directors$68K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$58K
- Graphic Designers$56K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$53K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Interpreters and Translators$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Audio and Video Technicians$42K
- Photographers$39K
Educational Instruction and Library27 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$78K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$55K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Tutors$39K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$29K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$83K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74K
- Firefighters$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$65K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Security Guards$40K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27K
Production35 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$62K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Machinists$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$56K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Printing Press Operators$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Bakers$37K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Clergy$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Community Health Workers$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Health Education Specialists$43K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Office and Administrative Support39 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Tellers$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$28K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$94K
- Real Estate Brokers$83K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- Advertising Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Crane and Tower Operators$67K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$64K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$64K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Parking Attendants$27K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Massage Therapists$61K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Psychiatric Aides$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Physical Therapist Aides$39K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$35K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Orderlies$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34K
- Residential Advisors$33K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Bartenders$26K
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Salary in Evansville: questions
What is a good salary in Evansville?
Half of all workers in the Evansville metro earn less than $46,540 and the average is $58,140. Earning more than $68,150 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Evansville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,859, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Evansville?
Chief Executives ($323,220), Physicians, All Other ($316,650), Dentists, General ($231,540).
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. Area Evansville, IN (21780), all occupations and 376 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%).
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