SOC 15-1244 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Network and Computer Systems Administrators — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Terre Haute, IN the median wage is $80,880.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Terre Haute, IN the median wage is $80,880. That is 18.4% lower than the national median of $99,130. Pay ranges from under $62,700 at the tenth percentile to more than $123,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,650 to $101,710.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $89,770. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,700 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $75,650 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $80,880 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $101,710 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $123,780 | +24.9% |
| Mean | $87,700 | −11.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $89,770 | 1,850 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $89,690 | 130 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $89,020 | 70 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $86,050 | 50 | |
| 5 | Michigan City | $84,450 | 30 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $84,100 | 200 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $82,890 | 190 | |
| 8 | Fort Wayne | $82,250 | 310 | |
| 9 | Elkhart | $80,170 | 120 | |
| 10 | Muncie | $78,170 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $80,880 goes as far as $86,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,880 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,700 to $123,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $89,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $80,880, or $38.89 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 $99,130, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 18.4% 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 $123,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,700 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 $89,770 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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