SOC 11-3121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Managers — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 9 metro areas compared
In Terre Haute, IN the median wage is $119,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Terre Haute, IN the median wage is $119,620. That is 19.9% lower than the national median of $149,280. Pay ranges from under $73,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $239,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $89,900 to $136,620.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $135,770. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,530 | −50.7% |
| 25th | $89,900 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $119,620 | −19.9% |
| 75th | $136,620 | −8.5% |
| 90th | $239,990 | +60.8% |
| Mean | $132,550 | −11.2% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $135,770 | 1,300 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $134,320 | 100 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $129,580 | 60 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $128,250 | 130 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $125,180 | 110 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $124,230 | 60 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $121,330 | 200 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $119,620 | 140 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $119,310 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $119,620 goes as far as $128,210 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$119,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,620 a year, 19.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,530 to $239,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $135,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Managers in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $119,620, or $57.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $149,280, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 19.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Terre Haute, IN earns more than $239,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $135,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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