SOC 25-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — Lafayette
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN · 5 metro areas compared
At $82,390, median pay for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Lafayette, IN tracks the national median of $77,640 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $82,390, median pay for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Lafayette, IN tracks the national median of $77,640 closely. Pay ranges from under $52,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,430 to $103,020.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.35 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bloomington records the highest median at $83,880. Of the 308 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,530 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $67,430 | −13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $82,390 | +6.1% |
| 75th | $103,020 | +32.7% |
| 90th | $135,190 | +74.1% |
| Mean | $88,710 | +14.3% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $83,880 | 60 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $79,470 | 60 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $78,530 | 60 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $70,910 | 40 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $70,840 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lafayette run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $82,390 goes as far as $88,307 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,307US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,390 a year, 6.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,530 to $135,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $83,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Lafayette, IN?
The median annual wage is $82,390, 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 $77,640, so pay in Lafayette, IN is 6.1% 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 $135,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,530 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 Bloomington, at $83,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 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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