Parts Salespersons Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $36,350 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $27,580
90th percentile $59,290
Employed locally 210
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,580
    25th
    $28,410
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $59,290

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 61% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minot, ND $51,100
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,860
    Minnesota $47,160
    Bellingham, WA $47,020
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,010
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $46,920

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,480
    Cashiers$28,450
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$68,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,370
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Lafayette, IN is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Lafayette, IN is 2.9% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,580 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,410.