SOC 43-4151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Order Clerks — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $48,390 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $48,390 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,170. Half of workers earn between $37,730 and $60,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,320 and the ninetieth at $72,800.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Elkhart leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 149th of 278 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,320 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $37,730 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,390 | +4.8% |
| 75th | $60,320 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $72,800 | +57.7% |
| Mean | $50,090 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $46,960 | 130 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $44,720 | 670 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $43,950 | 120 | |
| 4 | Michigan City | $43,260 | 30 | |
| 5 | South Bend | $41,170 | 50 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $40,160 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,390 goes as far as $51,865 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,865US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,390 a year, 4.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,320 to $72,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $46,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Order Clerks in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $48,390, or $23.27 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 $46,170, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 4.8% higher. 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 $72,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,320 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 Elkhart, at $46,960 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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