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How much does a medical assistant make in Lafayette?

$44,350a year

Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.

Hourly
$21.32
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
170 of 389
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $44,350Highest 10%: $48,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,400$17.50
25th$38,320$18.42
Median$44,350$21.32
75th$46,580$22.39
90th$48,920$23.52

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for medical assistants.

Chicago, IL$47,270
Indianapolis, IN$46,900
Fort Wayne, IN$45,220
Kokomo, IN$44,700
South Bend, IN$44,600
Columbus, IN$44,580
Elkhart, IN$44,550
Michigan City, IN$44,520
Louisville, KY$44,450
Cincinnati, OH$44,340
Evansville, IN$43,980
Bloomington, IN$43,900
Muncie, IN$40,940
Terre Haute, IN$36,960
Medical Assistant salary in Indiana Medical Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Therapy Assistant$71,930
Physical Therapist Assistant$62,030
Dental Assistant$48,730
Medical Equipment Preparer$45,060
Nursing Assistant$37,760
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,320
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,710
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).

Do medical assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $44,350 against $45,690 nationally, 3% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $45,110, so Lafayette pays 2% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for medical assistant pay?

170 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,920 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.