How much does a human resources assistant make in Lafayette?
$46,420a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,880Median: $46,420Highest 10%: $56,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| Median | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| 90th | $56,330 | $27.08 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,590 |
| Elkhart, IN | $49,140 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,870 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,400 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $46,790 |
| South Bend, IN | $46,120 |
| Evansville, IN | $44,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $22.32 ($46,420 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $46,420 against $50,610 nationally, 8% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $47,850, so Lafayette pays 3% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for human resources assistant pay?
200 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,330 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.