Registered Nurses Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $77,340 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.18
10th percentile $64,600
90th percentile $96,710
Employed locally 1,900
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,600
    25th
    $76,970
    50th (median)
    $77,340
    75th
    $94,710
    90th
    $96,710

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 129% Median Registered Nurses salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $135,080
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,160
    Redding, CA $124,990
    Washington $112,180
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $106,530

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Lafayette, IN is $37.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Lafayette, IN is 17.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,600 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,970.