Nurse Practitioners Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $125,200 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.19
10th percentile $94,030
90th percentile $156,200
Employed locally 250
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,030
    25th
    $107,410
    50th (median)
    $125,200
    75th
    $129,590
    90th
    $156,200

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 209% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 109% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $168,270
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,470
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Redding, CA $154,370
    Bellingham, WA $149,560
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,870
    Pharmacists $119,950
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,340
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Lafayette, IN is $60.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Lafayette, IN is 3.1% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $94,030 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,410.