Cost of hiring in the Southern Indiana nonmetro area
Bookkeeper is the largest of these 17 jobs in the Southern Indiana nonmetro area, with about 1,720 people1. Medians run from $34,030 a year for virtual receptionists to $80,990 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Southern Indiana nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Specialist | -0.9% | 1,550 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -7.0% | 90 | |
| Office Manager | -7.4% | 930 | |
| HR Assistant | -9.6% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | -9.8% | 1,720 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -10.5% | 930 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -13.2% | 750 | |
| Accountant | -13.3% | 1,090 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -14.5% | 200 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -15.2% | 1,070 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -15.6% | 160 | |
| Recruiter | -17.5% | 760 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -19.9% | 1,090 | |
| Project Coordinator | -20.8% | 430 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -24.2% | 500 | |
| Executive Assistant | -26.5% | 150 | |
| Paralegal | -27.9% | 190 |
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 $45,710 median for bookkeepers, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $58,981 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Southern Indiana nonmetro area against the US
The Southern Indiana nonmetro area pays below the US median for 16 of the 17 roles, furthest for paralegals (-27.9%). For customer support specialists it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 17 is -14.5%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #161 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for paralegals, #485 of 506.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Southern Indiana nonmetro area has more e-commerce order specialists (1.4% of these jobs here, against 0.5% nationally) and payroll specialists (1.7% against 1.0%), and fewer executive assistants (1.3% against 2.9%) and project coordinators (3.7% against 6.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Idaho Falls, ID is nearest, at -14.5%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | -14.5% | 15 | 7,570 |
| Southern Indiana (Nonmetro) | -14.5% (this area) | 17 | 11,680 |
| Jefferson City, MO | -14.5% | 16 | 8,300 |
| Longview, TX | -14.6% | 17 | 10,300 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -14.7% | 15 | 4,400 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | -14.7% | 14 | 2,520 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Southern Indiana nonmetro area span $36,850–$123,830, the widest band (3.4×); e-commerce order specialists the narrowest, $37,080–$51,840. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 13 of 17 roles, e-commerce order specialists most ($35,530–$63,530 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, project coordinators, marketing specialists and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($74,650 against a $60,720 median for sales development representatives).
the Southern Indiana nonmetro area against Indiana
Against Indiana as a whole, the Southern Indiana nonmetro area pays more only for customer support specialists (+2.9%), and less for 16, most of all paralegals (-20.5%). It has the lowest median in Indiana for paralegals, e-commerce order specialists and administrative assistants.
Other areas in Indiana
By jobs in these roles, the Southern Indiana nonmetro area is #4 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 |
| Northern Indiana (Nonmetro) | 13,230 | 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 Southern Indiana nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $80,990 a year, about $104,503 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,030.
Is hiring in the Southern Indiana nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Mostly: no role pays more than the US median, and 16 of 17 pay less.
Sources
2 sources, with links
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