SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Lafayette
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $368,750 a year, the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Lafayette, IN sits 38.7% above the national figure of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $368,750 a year, the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Lafayette, IN sits 38.7% above the national figure of $265,930. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $323,130 and $382,140. The lowest tenth earn under $214,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $504,670.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Muncie records the highest median at $436,300. Of the 308 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $214,540 | −19.3% |
| 25th | $323,130 | +21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $368,750 | +38.7% |
| 75th | $382,140 | +43.7% |
| 90th | $504,670 | +89.8% |
| Mean | $353,520 | +32.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muncie | $436,300 | 90 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $388,320 | 710 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $383,720 | 100 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $369,300 | 130 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $364,040 | 3,730 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $354,700 | 50 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $342,470 | 220 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $340,220 | 70 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $295,480 | 200 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $225,970 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lafayette run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $368,750 goes as far as $395,230 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$368,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$395,230US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $368,750 a year, 38.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $214,540 to $504,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muncie, at $436,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Lafayette, IN?
The median annual wage is $368,750, or $177.29 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 $265,930, so pay in Lafayette, IN is 38.7% 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 $504,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $214,540 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 Muncie, at $436,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 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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