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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.76/hr |
| 72 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.64/hr |
| 73 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.56/hr |
| 74 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $78K | $37.48/hr |
| 75 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.38/hr |
| 76 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $78K | $37.32/hr |
| 77 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.53/hr |
| 78 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.16/hr |
| 79 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.97/hr |
| 80 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $75K | $35.95/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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