Cost of living

Cost of living in Indiana: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Indiana is about $1,022/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 300 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$14,684/mo7%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,013/mo7%
Chief Executive$13,495/mo8%
Dentist$10,537/mo10%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$9,096/mo11%
Pharmacist$8,770/mo12%
IT Manager$8,581/mo12%
Financial Manager$8,143/mo13%
Physician Assistant$8,141/mo13%
Nurse Practitioner$8,091/mo13%
Human Resources Manager$8,055/mo13%
Marketing Manager$8,033/mo13%
Lawyer$7,899/mo13%
Optometrist$7,797/mo13%
Sales Manager$7,638/mo13%
Purchasing Manager$7,366/mo14%
Network Architect$7,034/mo15%
Veterinarian$6,939/mo15%
Software Developer$6,873/mo15%
Operations Manager$6,698/mo15%
Public Relations Manager$6,610/mo15%
Industrial Production Manager$6,609/mo15%
Healthcare Manager$6,454/mo16%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,426/mo16%
Construction Manager$6,425/mo16%
Physical Therapist$6,410/mo16%
Electrical Engineer$6,388/mo16%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$6,324/mo16%
Medical Scientist$6,250/mo16%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,244/mo16%
Information Security Analyst$6,217/mo16%
Financial Advisor$6,202/mo16%
Administrative Services Manager$6,193/mo17%
Mechanical Engineer$6,170/mo17%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,118/mo17%
Systems Analyst$6,000/mo17%
Facilities Manager$5,936/mo17%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,904/mo17%
Computer Hardware Engineer$5,797/mo18%
Industrial Engineer$5,743/mo18%
Occupational Therapist$5,619/mo18%
Police and Detective$5,610/mo18%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$5,501/mo19%
Project Management Specialist$5,454/mo19%
Management Consultant$5,431/mo19%
Operations Research Analyst$5,369/mo19%
Civil Engineer$5,368/mo19%
Dental Hygienist$5,352/mo19%
Actuary$5,350/mo19%
Computer Programmer$5,319/mo19%
Data Scientist$5,305/mo19%
Natural Sciences Manager$5,303/mo19%
Speech Pathologist$5,298/mo19%
Architect$5,296/mo19%
Financial Analyst$5,285/mo19%
Sonographer$5,277/mo19%
Chiropractor$5,264/mo19%
Psychologist$5,231/mo20%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,148/mo20%
Construction Supervisor$5,116/mo20%
Registered Nurse$5,104/mo20%
Network Administrator$5,096/mo20%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,088/mo20%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,060/mo20%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,017/mo20%
Logistician$4,956/mo21%
Database Administrator$4,939/mo21%
Chemist$4,893/mo21%
Accountant$4,848/mo21%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,830/mo21%
Financial Examiner$4,740/mo22%
Radiologic Technologist$4,670/mo22%
Respiratory Therapist$4,532/mo23%
Cost Estimator$4,435/mo23%
Electrician$4,425/mo23%
Insurance Underwriter$4,416/mo23%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$4,354/mo23%
Police Officer$4,311/mo24%
Loan Officer$4,295/mo24%
Compliance Officer$4,285/mo24%
Plumber$4,219/mo24%
Sales Representative$4,200/mo24%
Credit Analyst$4,192/mo24%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,191/mo24%
Production and Operating Worker$4,185/mo24%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,182/mo24%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,176/mo24%
Equipment Operator$4,157/mo25%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,153/mo25%
Instructional Coordinator$4,146/mo25%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,110/mo25%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,106/mo25%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,085/mo25%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,076/mo25%
Market Research Analyst$4,051/mo25%
Claims Adjuster$4,050/mo25%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,042/mo25%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,011/mo25%
Real Estate Agent$3,999/mo26%
Fundraiser$3,989/mo26%
Training and Development Specialist$3,983/mo26%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,981/mo26%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$3,966/mo26%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,964/mo26%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,961/mo26%
High School Teacher$3,953/mo26%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,933/mo26%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,930/mo26%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,910/mo26%
Construction and Building Inspector$3,908/mo26%
Postal Service Clerk$3,905/mo26%
HR Specialist$3,901/mo26%
Dietitian$3,897/mo26%
Writer$3,894/mo26%
Insurance Agent$3,888/mo26%
Food Service Manager$3,879/mo26%
HVAC Technician$3,858/mo26%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,844/mo27%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$3,833/mo27%
Firefighter$3,830/mo27%
Interior Designer$3,828/mo27%
Property Manager$3,819/mo27%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$3,812/mo27%
Security Worker$3,808/mo27%
Surgical Technologist$3,801/mo27%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,797/mo27%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,796/mo27%
Massage Therapist$3,790/mo27%
Diesel Mechanic$3,785/mo27%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,785/mo27%
Special Ed Teacher$3,756/mo27%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,741/mo27%
Truck Driver$3,736/mo27%
Web Developer$3,736/mo27%
Public Relations Specialist$3,656/mo28%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,626/mo28%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,600/mo28%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,596/mo28%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,589/mo28%
Carpenter$3,580/mo29%
Clergy$3,509/mo29%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,502/mo29%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo29%
Paramedic$3,449/mo30%
Editor$3,429/mo30%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,390/mo30%
Chef$3,344/mo31%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,340/mo31%
Elementary School Teacher$3,334/mo31%
IT Support Specialist$3,330/mo31%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,312/mo31%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,303/mo31%
School Counselor$3,294/mo31%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,270/mo31%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,260/mo31%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,249/mo31%
Roofer$3,235/mo32%
Librarian$3,210/mo32%
Social Worker$3,205/mo32%
Machinist$3,199/mo32%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,184/mo32%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,160/mo32%
Construction Laborer$3,158/mo32%
Graphic Designer$3,157/mo32%
Audio and Video Technician$3,133/mo33%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,130/mo33%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,123/mo33%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,121/mo33%
Painter$3,115/mo33%
Maintenance Worker$3,097/mo33%
Producers and Director$3,091/mo33%
Tutor$3,088/mo33%
Welder$3,088/mo33%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,074/mo33%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,064/mo33%
Personal Service Worker$3,062/mo33%
Biological Technician$3,050/mo34%
Auto Mechanic$3,042/mo34%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,029/mo34%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,021/mo34%
Medical Records Specialist$3,017/mo34%
Dental Assistant$3,015/mo34%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$2,987/mo34%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,986/mo34%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,976/mo34%
Retail Supervisor$2,976/mo34%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,963/mo34%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$2,958/mo35%
Bus Drivers, School$2,942/mo35%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,937/mo35%
Bookkeeper$2,917/mo35%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,896/mo35%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,885/mo35%
Correctional Officer$2,884/mo35%
Printing Press Operator$2,883/mo35%
Food Batchmaker$2,868/mo36%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,859/mo36%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$2,847/mo36%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,839/mo36%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,836/mo36%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,832/mo36%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,737/mo37%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,725/mo38%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,723/mo38%
Skincare Specialist$2,696/mo38%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,681/mo38%
Pest Control Worker$2,681/mo38%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,672/mo38%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,665/mo38%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,657/mo38%
Delivery Driver$2,653/mo39%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,651/mo39%
Medical Assistant$2,644/mo39%
Order Clerk$2,628/mo39%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,610/mo39%
Office Clerk$2,594/mo39%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,592/mo39%
Bill and Account Collector$2,579/mo40%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,559/mo40%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,558/mo40%
Customer Service Rep$2,538/mo40%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,532/mo40%
Journalist$2,531/mo40%
Admin Assistant$2,527/mo40%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,524/mo40%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,519/mo41%
Pharmacy Technician$2,515/mo41%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,490/mo41%
Psychiatric Technician$2,490/mo41%
Photographer$2,480/mo41%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,473/mo41%
Warehouse Worker$2,466/mo41%
Residential Advisor$2,460/mo42%
Tax Preparer$2,458/mo42%
Security Guard$2,457/mo42%
EMT$2,449/mo42%
Phlebotomist$2,430/mo42%
Food Service Supervisor$2,418/mo42%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,410/mo42%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,409/mo42%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,404/mo43%
File Clerk$2,402/mo43%
Nursing Assistant$2,391/mo43%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,391/mo43%
Telemarketer$2,384/mo43%
Teller$2,382/mo43%
Landscaper$2,370/mo43%
Parts Salesperson$2,356/mo43%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,355/mo43%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,350/mo43%
Data Entry Keyer$2,349/mo44%
Baker$2,322/mo44%
Couriers and Messenger$2,306/mo44%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,305/mo44%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,298/mo44%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,264/mo45%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,257/mo45%
Receptionist$2,245/mo46%
Fitness Trainer$2,236/mo46%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,230/mo46%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,222/mo46%
Janitor$2,217/mo46%
Preschool Teacher$2,200/mo46%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,168/mo47%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,154/mo47%
Sports Coach$2,101/mo49%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,088/mo49%
Library Technician$2,051/mo50%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,007/mo51%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$1,993/mo51%
Restaurant Cook$1,988/mo51%
Hairdresser$1,964/mo52%
Retail Salesperson$1,954/mo52%
School Bus Monitor$1,953/mo52%
Food Preparation Worker$1,952/mo52%
Home Health Aide$1,951/mo52%
Teaching Assistant$1,951/mo52%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,945/mo53%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,929/mo53%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,922/mo53%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,903/mo54%
Recreation Worker$1,895/mo54%
Childcare Worker$1,893/mo54%
Cooks, Short Order$1,876/mo54%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,875/mo55%
Animal Caretaker$1,838/mo56%
Dishwasher$1,838/mo56%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,825/mo56%
Cashier$1,824/mo56%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,819/mo56%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,804/mo57%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,794/mo57%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,738/mo59%
Parking Attendant$1,685/mo61%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,669/mo61%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,646/mo62%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,626/mo63%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,561/mo65%
Server$1,559/mo66%
Bartender$1,466/mo70%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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