Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Salary
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN make a median of $59,970 a year, or about $28.83 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.7), that's roughly $62,665 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,473/month, about 36.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $60K get you in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood’s Regional Price Parity (95.7). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood sits well above the national pay line for recreational vehicle service technicians, local pay runs about 15% higher than the U.S. median of $52K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,473/month, which is 36.5% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 95.7) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for recreational vehicle service technicians in metros near Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen | $51K | $56K |
| Terre Haute | $45K | $52K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48K | $50K |
| Cleveland | $57K | $61K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Entry-level recreational vehicle service technicians (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $68K | +31% | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $65K | +25% | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $62K | +19% | 40 |
| North Carolina | $62K | +19% | 400 |
| Massachusetts | $61K | +18% | 240 |
| New Jersey | $61K | +17% | 90 |
| Colorado | $61K | +17% | 530 |
| Florida | $61K | +16% | 1,040 |
| Minnesota | $59K | +14% | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $59K | +13% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $58K | +12% | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $58K | +12% | 330 |
| Utah | $58K | +12% | 240 |
| New York | $58K | +11% | 370 |
| Montana | $57K | +10% | 140 |
| Indiana | $57K | +9% | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $57K | +9% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $56K | +9% | 230 |
| Wyoming | $56K | +8% | 30 |
| Oregon | $55K | +5% | 650 |
| Alaska | $54K | +5% | 120 |
| Ohio | $54K | +5% | 590 |
| Georgia | $53K | +2% | 490 |
| Washington | $52K | +1% | 500 |
| Connecticut | $51K | -1% | 30 |
| North Dakota | $50K | -3% | 60 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -4% | 150 |
| Texas | $50K | -4% | 1,890 |
| Idaho | $50K | -5% | 370 |
| Arizona | $49K | -5% | 900 |
| Maine | $49K | -6% | 120 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -6% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -7% | 640 |
| Iowa | $48K | -8% | 420 |
| Kentucky | $48K | -8% | 200 |
| Alabama | $48K | -8% | 370 |
| Illinois | $48K | -8% | 180 |
| Missouri | $47K | -10% | 460 |
| Mississippi | $46K | -11% | 170 |
| Louisiana | $45K | -13% | 360 |
| Kansas | $45K | -13% | 130 |
| Michigan | $42K | -20% | 640 |
| Virginia | $41K | -21% | 340 |
| South Dakota | $40K | -23% | 30 |
| West Virginia | $36K | -31% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a recreational vehicle service technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 36.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,473/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for recreational vehicle service technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new recreational vehicle service technicians typically earn — is $47K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,846/month. At HUD’s $1,473/month FMR, rent would take 52% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is recreational vehicle service technician a high-paying job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $60K here vs. $52K nationally.
How does Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood compare to the national average for recreational vehicle service technicians?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $52K — that’s +15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $63K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do recreational vehicle service technicians make in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?
The median is $59,970 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,440, and experienced recreational vehicle service technicians can clear $74,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,033/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,473/month, which eats 36.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a recreational vehicle service technicians salary go in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood has a Regional Price Parity of 95.7 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median recreational vehicle service technicians salary is worth about $62,665 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do recreational vehicle service technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.