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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $109K | N/A |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $107K | $51.3/hr |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.69/hr |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 25 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.75/hr |
| 26 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.61/hr |
| 27 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.41/hr |
| 28 | Lawyers | Legal | $101K | $48.39/hr |
| 29 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $101K | $48.36/hr |
| 30 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.23/hr |
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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