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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.11/hr |
| 42 | First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | Public Safety | $90K | $43.08/hr |
| 43 | Facilities Managers | Management | $88K | $42.47/hr |
| 44 | Managers, All Other | Management | $88K | $42.2/hr |
| 45 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $88K | $42.14/hr |
| 46 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $87K | $42.01/hr |
| 47 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $87K | $41.79/hr |
| 48 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $87K | $41.67/hr |
| 49 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $86K | $41.53/hr |
| 50 | Agricultural Engineers | Engineering | $86K | $41.5/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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