Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $62,210 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $51,440
90th percentile $84,830
Employed locally 60
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,440
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $62,210
    75th
    $84,830
    90th
    $84,830

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 104% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,710
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,310

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,910
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Lafayette, IN is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Lafayette, IN is 2.8% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $51,440 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.