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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$68,210
- Evansville$62,720
- Bloomington$60,820
- Lafayette$60,360
- Fort Wayne$59,400
- Elkhart$59,110
- Terre Haute$58,720
- South Bend$56,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $68,210 | $62,330 | $51,980 | $53,442 | 96 |
| Evansville | $62,720 | $59,890 | $50,150 | $49,952 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $60,820 | $52,410 | $48,640 | $47,974 | 95 |
| Lafayette | $60,360 | $58,810 | $49,450 | $48,139 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $59,400 | $57,110 | $48,900 | $47,227 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $59,110 | $58,080 | $49,720 | $46,769 | 90 |
| Terre Haute | $58,720 | $58,820 | $48,540 | $46,476 | 88 |
| South Bend | $56,810 | $52,790 | $48,100 | $45,176 | 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 17-3011.
- 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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