Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $58,660 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $74,540
Employed locally 700
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $58,660
    75th
    $63,110
    90th
    $74,540

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 98% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Washington $99,110
    Kingston, NY $97,710
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,560
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,600
    Bellingham, WA $93,560

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $136,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $109,110
    Farm and Home Management Educators $63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lafayette, IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lafayette, IN is 5.9% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.