Median DOL Salary
$89,102
Total DOL Filings
861
Companies Hiring
236
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lafayette, IN$89,102
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lafayette, IN is 46.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lafayette
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lafayette
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $150,000 | N/A | 10 |
| Dentists, General | $141,513 | -20% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,048 | -16.1% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $93,525 | -28.5% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $89,427 | -15.5% | 5 |
| Materials Engineers | $86,500 | -12% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $78,780 | -20.7% | 36 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $70,000 | +10.4% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,392 | -32.1% | 146 |
| Industrial Engineers | $66,000 | -32% | 39 |
| Electrical Engineers | $63,700 | -37.3% | 16 |
| Engineers, All Other | $62,400 | -41.2% | 17 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $39,875 | -48.5% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in Lafayette, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lafayette, IN has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $150,000 | $164,835 |
| Dentists, General | $141,513 | $155,509 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,048 | $124,229 |
| Marketing Managers | $93,525 | $102,775 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $89,427 | $98,271 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.