Economists Salary in West Lafayette, IN - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (West Lafayette, IN)

$70,658

vs National

-28.7%

National: $99,100

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$77,646

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$70,658

-28.7% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$99,100

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Economists in West Lafayette, IN earns $70,658 in nominal terms, which is 28.7% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,646 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in West Lafayette, IN

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
National Bureau of Economic Research	$142,953	31
Purdue University	$70,313	32

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Economists make in West Lafayette, IN?

The median Economists salary in West Lafayette, IN is $70,658 based on 27 DOL filings.

Is West Lafayette, IN a good place to work as a Economists?

A Economists in West Lafayette, IN earns 28.7% less than the national median of $99,100, or $77,646 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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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.