Physician Assistants Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $132,810 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.85
10th percentile $97,260
90th percentile $161,460
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,260
    25th
    $124,640
    50th (median)
    $132,810
    75th
    $160,540
    90th
    $161,460

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 222% Median Physician Assistants salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $166,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Salinas, CA $163,700
    Washington $156,990
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Joplin, MO-KS $152,550

    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
    Nurse Practitioners$125,200
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Lafayette, IN is $63.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.05 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Lafayette, IN is 0.3% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $97,260 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,640.