Office Manager salary in Muncie, IN
Of the 15 areas in Indiana with BLS pay data for this job, Muncie has the lowest median: $60,400 a year1. That is 13.1% below the Indiana statewide median of $69,490, and 13.1% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #344 of 519. About 320 office managers work here, 1% of the Indiana total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Muncie, IN. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Muncie against Indiana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie, IN | $41,760 | $60,400 | $93,640 | |
| Indiana | $46,150 | $69,490 | $104,190 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Muncie earns $49,670–$75,670. The top tenth earns $93,640 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. The mean ($65,250) is 8% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,000 wide, against $29,190 across Indiana and $29,140 nationally: employers in Muncie pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,760 | $3,480 | $20.08 | $53,884 |
| 25th percentile | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 | $64,090 |
| Median | $60,400 | $5,033 | $29.04 | $77,935 |
| 75th percentile | $75,670 | $6,306 | $36.38 | $97,639 |
| 90th percentile | $93,640 | $7,803 | $45.02 | $120,826 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $15,270 a year in pay and about $19,703 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $10,730 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Muncie, and the Indiana statewide median of $69,490 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Muncie
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,535 to the $60,400 median and brings it to $77,935 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Muncie
Of the 15 roles we track in Muncie, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between recruiters ($60,990) and marketing specialists ($54,440). Project Coordinator is the highest at $81,080.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +1.9% | 270 | |
| Recruiter | +1.0% | 200 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 320 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -9.9% | 190 | |
| Executive Assistant | -13.3% | 70 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #6 of the 15 roles we track in Muncie (-13.1%), between sales development representatives (-12.0%) and accountants (-14.2%). The typical role here is at -18.2%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost more in Muncie than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 8.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Muncie, 8.3% across Indiana and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Indiana
Across the 15 areas of Indiana with data for this job, the median runs from $60,400 in Muncie to $75,180 in Elkhart-Goshen, a gap of $14,780 a year. All 11 areas in Indiana with more office managers than Muncie also pay more, among them Indianapolis-Carmel, IN ($74,680) and Fort Wayne, IN ($71,100).
| Area | Median | vs Muncie | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | +5.3% | 390 | |
| Northern Indiana (Nonmetro) | +2.8% | 1,160 | |
| Kokomo, IN | +2.7% | 160 | |
| Columbus, IN | +2.6% | 230 | |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | +2.4% | 240 | |
| Terre Haute, IN | +1.1% | 420 | |
| Muncie, IN | this area | 320 |
Muncie against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Muncie is #477 of 517 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Indiana, Waterloo-Cedar Falls and Wilmington pay just above Muncie and Macon-Bibb County and Hickory-Lenoir just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Muncie. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Muncie | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | +5.5% | 320 | jobs | |
| Casper, WY | +5.0% | 320 | jobs | |
| Wilmington, NC | +0.0% | 1,250 | pay | |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | +0.0% | 500 | pay | |
| Muncie, IN | this area | 320 | ||
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -0.1% | 780 | pay | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | -0.1% | 1,010 | pay | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | -2.8% | 320 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Muncie, IN?
About $77,935 a year at the median, or $6,495 a month: $60,400 in pay plus about $17,535 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Muncie?
The median was $60,400 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $41,760, the 90th $93,640, and the middle half earned $49,670 to $75,670.
Is Muncie the cheapest area in Indiana for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $60,400 is the lowest of 15 areas in Indiana. Terre Haute is next at $61,090.
How many office managers work in Muncie?
BLS counts about 320 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Indiana total of 21,780. 11 areas in Indiana have more; the closest in size is Bloomington, with about 390.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Muncie?
Yes: $5,960 a year more at the median. The medians are $60,400 and $54,440.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.