How much does a child make in Lafayette?
$48,730a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 322 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,990Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $67,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| 25th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $53,300 | $25.63 | |
| 90th | $67,430 | $32.42 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Chicago, IL | $64,790 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,080 |
| Elkhart, IN | $51,960 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $50,490 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,470 |
| Muncie, IN | $50,470 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,470 |
| Michigan City, IN | $49,970 |
| Columbus, IN | $49,150 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,730 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,730 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,730 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $48,730 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).
Do childs make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $48,730 against $59,550 nationally, 18% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,470, so Lafayette pays 3% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for child pay?
322 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,430 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.