Top Paying Jobs in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 21,940 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($416,860), Physicians, All Other ($368,750), Chief Executives ($204,450). The cost of living index is 93.43 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,242/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.43
Cost of living index
$1,242
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Highest paying careers in Lafayette-West Lafayette
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.72/hr |
| 92 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $68K | $32.77/hr |
| 93 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $68K | $32.73/hr |
| 94 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $68K | $32.73/hr |
| 95 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $68K | $32.5/hr |
| 96 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $68K | $32.48/hr |
| 97 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $67K | $32.4/hr |
| 98 | Athletic Trainers | Healthcare | $67K | N/A |
| 99 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $67K | $32.12/hr |
| 100 | Coaches and Scouts | Arts & Media | $66K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Lafayette-West Lafayette
Cost of living vs. national average-6.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,242/mo
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