Cost of hiring in the Northern Indiana nonmetro area
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 17 jobs in the Northern Indiana nonmetro area, with about 2,180 people1. Medians run from $35,000 a year for virtual receptionists to $96,740 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northern Indiana nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Specialist | -1.3% | 2,180 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -4.4% | 90 | |
| HR Assistant | -5.4% | 60 | |
| Project Coordinator | -5.5% | 460 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -7.5% | 120 | |
| Bookkeeper | -7.8% | 1,970 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -7.9% | 890 | |
| Office Manager | -10.6% | 1,160 | |
| Accountant | -12.1% | 1,260 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -15.1% | 780 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -15.7% | 750 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -16.4% | 180 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -17.4% | 1,510 | |
| Recruiter | -17.7% | 820 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -23.0% | 570 | |
| Paralegal | -23.8% | 220 | |
| Executive Assistant | -33.5% | 210 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $44,170 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $56,994 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northern Indiana nonmetro area against the US
The Northern Indiana nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for customer support specialists (-1.3%) and data entry specialists (-4.4%) and largest for executive assistants (-33.5%). The middle gap across all 17 is -12.1%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #166 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for executive assistants, #487 of 509.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northern Indiana nonmetro area has more e-commerce order specialists (0.9% of these jobs here, against 0.5% nationally) and bookkeepers (14.9% against 8.7%), and fewer project coordinators (3.5% against 6.7%) and executive assistants (1.6% against 2.9%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; State College, PA is nearest, at -12.1%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | -11.9% | 13 | 3,160 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | -12.0% | 17 | 75,230 |
| State College, PA | -12.1% | 15 | 5,930 |
| Northern Indiana (Nonmetro) | -12.1% (this area) | 17 | 13,230 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | -12.1% | 17 | 6,400 |
| Wichita, KS | -12.2% | 17 | 32,410 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Northern Indiana nonmetro area span $34,850–$115,030, the widest band (3.3×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $33,820–$55,470. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 8 of 17 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, paralegals, marketing specialists and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($68,180 against a $59,410 median for sales development representatives).
the Northern Indiana nonmetro area against Indiana
Against Indiana as a whole, the Northern Indiana nonmetro area pays more for 2 of 17 roles, led by customer support specialists (+2.4%) and project coordinators (+1.8%), and less for 14, most of all paralegals (-16.0%). Its best rank within Indiana is #3 of 15 areas, for project coordinators.
Other areas in Indiana
By jobs in these roles, the Northern Indiana nonmetro area is #3 of 15 areas in Indiana. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Indianapolis-Carmel to Terre Haute.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | 105,820 | 17 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 18,060 | 17 |
| Southern Indiana (Nonmetro) | 11,680 | 17 |
| Evansville, IN | 11,260 | 17 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 11,080 | 17 |
| Central Indiana (Nonmetro) | 10,260 | 17 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 8,730 | 17 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 7,470 | 16 |
| Bloomington, IN | 5,840 | 16 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 4,500 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Northern Indiana nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $96,740 a year, about $124,826 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $35,000.
Is hiring in the Northern Indiana nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 17 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for executive assistants (-33.5%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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