May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lafayette
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
308 occupations
Across 308 occupations with published wages in Lafayette, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $416,860 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lafayette
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 6,280 | $63,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,260 | $28,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,650 | $30,670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | $37,310 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,100 | $38,450 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,080 | $80,790 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,040 | $42,840 |
| Cashiers | 1,910 | $29,540 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,780 | $35,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,720 | $74,770 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,680 | 460 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,170 | 320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,620 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,230 | 4,260 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,420 | 1,490 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $28,600 | 370 |
| Dishwashers | $28,690 | 250 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $28,700 | 90 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,320 | 70 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $29,380 | 180 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.