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Recreation Workers average salary by city in Indiana
- Elkhart$36,540
- Michigan City$35,390
- Indianapolis$33,860
- South Bend$33,710
- Lafayette$32,310
- Fort Wayne$31,990
- Terre Haute$31,220
- Muncie$30,850
- Evansville$30,520
- Bloomington$30,410
- Columbus$30,200
- Kokomo$29,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | $36,540 | $35,450 | $31,280 | $29,763 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $35,390 | $35,990 | $31,550 | $29,086 | 92 |
| Indianapolis | $33,860 | $30,570 | $25,540 | $27,737 | 96 |
| South Bend | $33,710 | $30,190 | $30,190 | $27,712 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $32,310 | $30,640 | $27,390 | $26,801 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $31,990 | $29,980 | $27,390 | $26,462 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $31,220 | $28,390 | $22,780 | $25,754 | 88 |
| Muncie | $30,850 | $28,930 | $26,420 | $25,625 | 88 |
| Evansville | $30,520 | $29,300 | $23,000 | $25,448 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $30,410 | $29,180 | $24,840 | $25,103 | 95 |
| Columbus | $30,200 | $30,420 | $21,790 | $25,059 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $29,870 | $28,320 | $24,340 | $24,751 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elkhart's local income tax (2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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More about pay in Indiana
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 39-9032.
- 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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