Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $47,910 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $69,220
Employed locally 1,010
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $39,170
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $60,180
    90th
    $69,220

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 80% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,970
    Washington $57,910
    Minnesota $57,750
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $57,330
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $56,940
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $56,830

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,660
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Lafayette, IN is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Lafayette, IN is 1.5% below the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,170.