Lawyers pay range in Terre Haute
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $284,960 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Terre Haute earn between $96,610 and $198,170.
- $76K10th
- $97K25th
- $135KMedian
- $198K75th
- $285K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $171,300 | $14,275 | $82.36 |
| Median | $135,290 | $11,274 | $65.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,610 | $8,051 | $46.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $198,170 | $16,514 | $95.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Terre Haute vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Lawyers in Terre Haute earn about the same as the Indiana average ($175,850) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $171,300 | $135,290 | $75,990 | $284,960 | 210 |
| Indiana | $175,850 | $126,860 | $65,750 | $327,960 | 8,970 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Terre Haute
On the average salary of $171,300, a single filer in Terre Haute takes home about $119,835 a year, or $9,986 a month and $4,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Is Terre Haute a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Terre Haute area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.8), so the average $171,300 buys what about $195,109 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Terre Haute ($44,870). A typical home costs $167,654, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Indiana cities
Terre Haute ranks 1st of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Terre Haute$171,300
- Fort Wayne$169,510
- Columbus$149,200
- Michigan City$147,810
- Evansville$146,730
- Lafayette$136,540
- South Bend$135,950
- Muncie$134,950
- Bloomington$134,940
- Kokomo$132,480
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Terre Haute: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Terre Haute?
$82.35 an hour on average, and $65.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Terre Haute?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Terre Haute?
About $119,835 a year ($9,986 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $171,300. Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Do lawyers earn more in Terre Haute than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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 23-1011; area Terre Haute, IN (45460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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