About Terre Haute, IN Jobs
Terre Haute Jobs: Overview
Great schools and a low cost of living draw people to look for Terre Haute jobs. But it’s the interesting activities and legends that give “Hauteans” pride in their town. The city boasts more than 15 museums and landmarks that include the Wabash Valley Railroad Museum, the Eugene V. Debs Museum, and a Vigo County Historical Museum exhibit of a legendary cement bulldog named Stiffy Green who is said to haunt a local cemetery. Among the many area parks and recreation areas in Terre Haute is Hawthorne Park’s meditation garden and a labyrinth that is a replica of one built in France’s Chartres Cathedral in 1220 A.D.
If you want to make history in the Terre Haute area, you might also want to looks for jobs in the nearby legendary cities of Bloomington, Indianapolis, and Lafayette.
Popular Jobs in Terre Haute
Terre Haute is known for its advanced manufacturing businesses that supply the city with nearly 8,000 production jobs. Products coming from these local companies include automotive OEMs, steel, and plastics used in food packaging. One of the most interesting manufacturing companies in the city is Select Genetics, who chose Terre Haute to be home to the world's largest turkey incubation and hatching facility.
You can find giant steaks and square donuts in the some of the 135 Terre Haute restaurants, bakeries, bars, and cafes that employ more than 7,600 in food service jobs.
Terre Haute’s major employers also include many healthcare and education organizations that provide administrative jobs for more than 7,000 Hoosiers.
Additional Terre Haute jobs you might want to explore include:
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How Much Do Terre Haute Jobs Pay?
The median household income in Terre Haute is around $36,000. You can compare that to what you might be offered by using Monster’s Salary Tools. Enter the job title and location and you’ll see the estimated median pay for that position. The page also has recent job postings and a list of related jobs.
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