Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $54,530 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $33,200
90th percentile $54,530
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,200
    25th
    $54,530
    50th (median)
    $54,530
    75th
    $54,530
    90th
    $54,530

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 91% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wyoming $74,060
    Kingston, NY $71,970
    Virginia $70,300
    Washington $61,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920
    Binghamton, NY $59,750

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Lafayette, IN is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.22 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Lafayette, IN is 0.7% below the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,200 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,530.