Median DOL Salary
$131,746
Total DOL Filings
472
Companies Hiring
86
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Muncie, IN$131,746
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Muncie, IN is 116.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Muncie
Highest-Paying Occupations in Muncie
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $117,000 | +41.2% | 17 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,040 | -20.4% | 31 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -11.2% | 11 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,000 | -25.8% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,000 | -32.5% | 5 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | -0.3% | 5 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,000 | -18.5% | 5 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,000 | -7.3% | 8 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,208 | -27.3% | 6 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,000 | -23.9% | 5 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,500 | -23% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in Muncie, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Muncie, IN has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $117,000 | $128,571 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,040 | $86,857 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | $82,418 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,000 | $79,121 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,000 | $73,626 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.