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Firefighters average salary by city in Indiana
- Fort Wayne$70,360
- Indianapolis$67,110
- Evansville$67,060
- Michigan City$64,660
- Lafayette$61,520
- Elkhart$60,430
- Muncie$58,750
- South Bend$55,960
- Terre Haute$51,050
- Columbus$49,600
- Bloomington$41,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $70,360 | $75,860 | $65,160 | $55,145 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $67,110 | $68,480 | $54,920 | $52,723 | 96 |
| Evansville | $67,060 | $66,840 | $66,840 | $53,199 | 92 |
| Michigan City | $64,660 | $65,230 | $61,450 | $51,301 | 92 |
| Lafayette | $61,520 | $54,850 | $54,850 | $49,021 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $60,430 | $63,760 | $57,390 | $47,764 | 90 |
| Muncie | $58,750 | $62,780 | $60,020 | $46,787 | 88 |
| South Bend | $55,960 | $56,450 | $50,300 | $44,533 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $51,050 | $54,460 | $49,490 | $40,696 | 88 |
| Columbus | $49,600 | $43,510 | $43,510 | $39,725 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $41,040 | $37,620 | $25,710 | $33,098 | 95 |
*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 33-2011.
- 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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