Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $63,740 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.65
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $105,370
Employed locally 450
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $51,720
    50th (median)
    $63,740
    75th
    $79,790
    90th
    $105,370

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Washington $83,230
    Salinas, CA $79,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,960
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $78,610

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,130
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67,170
    Compliance Officers$62,860
    Project Management Specialists$83,700
    Management Analysts$89,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lafayette, IN is $30.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.79 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lafayette, IN is 12.6% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,720.