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How much does an educational make in Lafayette?

$59,520a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $28.62 an hour or $4,960 a month.

Hourly
$28.62
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
240 of 386
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,010Median: $59,520Highest 10%: $85,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,010$25.97
25th$54,010$25.97
Median$59,520$28.62
75th$66,640$32.04
90th$85,990$41.34

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Bloomington, IN$74,940
Louisville, KY$72,910
Chicago, IL$64,730
Cincinnati, OH$61,830
Indianapolis, IN$60,690
Fort Wayne, IN$59,580
Elkhart, IN$59,060
South Bend, IN$58,320
Terre Haute, IN$52,910
Evansville, IN$52,740
Kokomo, IN$49,660
Muncie, IN$47,700
Michigan City, IN$46,640
Educational salary in Indiana Educational salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$74,140
Health Education Specialist$58,300
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,040
Substance Abuse$52,100
Child$48,730
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,650
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,940
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an educational make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $28.62 ($59,520 a year).

Do educationals make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $59,520 against $64,330 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $59,260, so Lafayette pays 0% more.

Where does Lafayette rank for educational pay?

240 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,990 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.