Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Lafayette, IN

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

Median annual salary $47,240 -27% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $26,150
90th percentile $62,760
Employed locally 70
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,150
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $47,240
    75th
    $49,840
    90th
    $62,760

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 79% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $96,970
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $88,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,280
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $87,780

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,660
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $136,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $109,110
    Farm and Home Management Educators $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Lafayette, IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Lafayette, IN is 27% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $26,150 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.