Median DOL Salary
$79,582
Total DOL Filings
2,095
Companies Hiring
214
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
West Lafayette, IN$79,582
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in West Lafayette, IN is 30.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in West Lafayette
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | 1,806 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Cook Research Inc | 31 | $70,000 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 13 | $136,400 | Other | |
| Fresh World Market IN LLC | 11 | $62,026 | Other | |
| Inari Agriculture, Inc. | 11 | $114,332 | Other | |
| Albany Molecular Research, Inc. | 10 | $77,598 | Other | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 10 | $20,800 | Other | |
| Imaginestics LLC | 9 | $65,500 | Other | |
| SENTIENT SCIENCE CORPORATION | 9 | $82,500 | Other | |
| MED INSTITUTE, INC. | 9 | $83,000 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 8 | $137,503 | Other | |
| Quasistatics, Inc. | 7 | $102,250 | Other | |
| APTUIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | 6 | $66,892 | Other | |
| HAMPTON INN SUITES | 6 | $28,080 | Other | |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC | 6 | $86,904 | Other | |
| DEXTEROUSUSA, INC | 6 | $82,042 | Other | |
| Gyansys Inc | 5 | $85,000 | Other | |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | 5 | $130,300 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 5 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| RN STAFF INC. | 5 | $57,730 | Other | |
| BIOANALYTICAL SYSTEMS | 5 | $75,920 | Other | |
| Spensa Technologies, Inc. | 5 | $60,320 | Other | |
| LAFAYETTE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 5 | $76,336 | Other | |
| COOK BIOTECH INCORPORATED | 5 | $55,000 | Other | |
| Franciscan Alliance | 5 | $215,390 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in West Lafayette
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $149,086 | +79.9% | 69 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | +11.9% | 19 |
| Veterinarians | $108,755 | -8.8% | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,019 | +26.7% | 49 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,667 | +19.2% | 31 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,500 | +18.3% | 47 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -11.6% | 11 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $90,000 | +19.3% | 5 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,300 | +8.3% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,000 | -14% | 95 |
| Materials Scientists | $85,000 | -10.4% | 5 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,956 | -1.5% | 16 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,622 | +0.3% | 12 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $80,153 | -23.1% | 8 |
| Statisticians | $77,500 | -31.4% | 12 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,250 | -0.1% | 12 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,720 | -28.8% | 13 |
| Economists | $70,658 | -26.3% | 27 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $70,000 | -21% | 16 |
| Electrical Engineers | $69,638 | -31.4% | 7 |
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 West Lafayette, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $149,086 | $163,831 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | $126,374 |
| Veterinarians | $108,755 | $119,511 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,019 | $117,603 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,667 | $107,326 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how West Lafayette, IN stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in West Lafayette, IN
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.