SOC 29-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinarians — Lafayette
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN · 7 metro areas compared
At $91,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Veterinarians, 29.4% beneath the national figure of $130,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $91,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Veterinarians, 29.4% beneath the national figure of $130,100. Pay ranges from under $55,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $164,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,350 to $124,730.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $127,850. Of the 308 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,050 | −57.7% |
| 25th | $65,350 | −49.8% |
| Median (50th) | $91,910 | −29.4% |
| 75th | $124,730 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $164,300 | +26.3% |
| Mean | $102,280 | −21.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $127,850 | 520 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $127,650 | 70 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $126,500 | 30 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $125,480 | 30 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $124,970 | 80 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $124,590 | 50 | |
| 7 | Elkhart | $119,310 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lafayette run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $91,910 goes as far as $98,510 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,510US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,910 a year, 29.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,050 to $164,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $127,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinarians in Lafayette, IN?
The median annual wage is $91,910, or $44.19 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 $130,100, so pay in Lafayette, IN is 29.4% lower. 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 $164,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,050 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 Indianapolis, at $127,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 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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