SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — Lafayette
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Lafayette, IN the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators reaches $63,140 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lafayette, IN the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators reaches $63,140 a year. That is 41.4% more than the national median of $44,650. Pay ranges from under $36,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,230 to $71,860.
Employment stands at 6,280, or 61.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fort Wayne records the highest median at $48,120. Of the 308 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $46,230 | +3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $63,140 | +41.4% |
| 75th | $71,860 | +60.9% |
| 90th | $71,860 | +60.9% |
| Mean | $56,230 | +25.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $48,120 | 8,260 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $46,960 | 18,960 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $46,950 | 2,980 | |
| 4 | Muncie | $43,260 | 600 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $41,390 | 10,670 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $41,060 | 850 | |
| 7 | Terre Haute | $39,680 | 1,040 | |
| 8 | Kokomo | $38,930 | 230 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $38,700 | 1,980 | |
| 10 | Evansville | $38,390 | 1,400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lafayette run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $63,140 goes as far as $67,674 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 51.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,674US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,140 a year, 41.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,750 to $71,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $48,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Lafayette, IN?
The median annual wage is $63,140, or $30.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,650, so pay in Lafayette, IN is 41.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lafayette, IN earns more than $71,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Wayne, at $48,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,280 jobs in this occupation in Lafayette, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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