Office Manager salary in Terre Haute, IN
Hiring an office manager costs less in Terre Haute than in Indiana or the country as a whole. The median is $61,090 a year1: 12.1% below the Indiana statewide median of $69,490 and 12.1% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #321 of 519 areas. BLS counts about 420 people in this job here, 2% of the Indiana total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Terre Haute, IN. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Terre Haute against Indiana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | $39,500 | $61,090 | $91,360 | |
| Indiana | $46,150 | $69,490 | $104,190 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $91,360, 2.3 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Terre Haute earns $47,690–$75,560. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $27,870 wide, against $29,190 across Indiana and $29,140 nationally: employers in Terre Haute 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 | $39,500 | $3,292 | $18.99 | $50,968 |
| 25th percentile | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 | $61,535 |
| Median | $61,090 | $5,091 | $29.37 | $78,826 |
| 75th percentile | $75,560 | $6,297 | $36.33 | $97,497 |
| 90th percentile | $91,360 | $7,613 | $43.92 | $117,884 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $14,470 a year in pay and about $18,671 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,400 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 Terre Haute, and the Indiana statewide median of $69,490 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Terre Haute
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 $17,736 to the $61,090 median and brings it to $78,826 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 Terre Haute
Of the 16 roles we track in Terre Haute, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between recruiters ($61,730) and sales development representatives ($54,950). Project Coordinator is the highest at $83,970.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +3.4% | 510 | |
| Recruiter | +1.0% | 240 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 420 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -10.1% | 300 | |
| Executive Assistant | -10.9% | 50 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in Terre Haute (-12.1%), between virtual receptionists (-10.2%) and HR assistants (-13.7%). The typical role here is at -16.7%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost more in Terre Haute than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 9.3% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Terre Haute, 8.2% 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 9 areas in Indiana with more office managers than Terre Haute also pay more, among them Indianapolis-Carmel, IN ($74,680) and Fort Wayne, IN ($71,100).
| Area | Median | vs Terre Haute | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | +4.1% | 390 | |
| Northern Indiana (Nonmetro) | +1.7% | 1,160 | |
| Kokomo, IN | +1.5% | 160 | |
| Columbus, IN | +1.4% | 230 | |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | +1.2% | 240 | |
| Terre Haute, IN | this area | 420 | |
| Muncie, IN | -1.1% | 320 |
Terre Haute against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Terre Haute is #431 of 517 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Indiana, State College and Bowling Green pay just above Terre Haute and St. Joseph and Lima just below. All four are within $190 a year of the median in Terre Haute. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Terre Haute | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | +14.6% | 420 | jobs | |
| Cheyenne, WY | +4.9% | 420 | jobs | |
| Sioux City, IA-NE | +1.1% | 420 | jobs | |
| Bowling Green, KY | +0.3% | 650 | pay | |
| State College, PA | +0.0% | 510 | pay | |
| Terre Haute, IN | this area | 420 | ||
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | -0.0% | 360 | pay | |
| Lima, OH | -0.3% | 330 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Terre Haute, IN?
About $78,826 a year at the median, or $6,569 a month: $61,090 in pay plus about $17,736 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Terre Haute?
The median was $61,090 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $39,500, the 90th $91,360, and the middle half earned $47,690 to $75,560.
Is Terre Haute cheaper than the rest of Indiana for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $61,090 against $69,490 statewide. The next area up in Indiana is Michigan City-La Porte at $61,840, the next down Muncie at $60,400.
How many office managers work in Terre Haute?
BLS counts about 420 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Indiana total of 21,780. 9 areas in Indiana have more; the closest in size is Elkhart-Goshen, with about 690.
Does an office manager cost more than a sales development representative in Terre Haute?
Yes: $6,140 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,090 and $54,950.
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.