How much does a nursing assistant make in Lafayette?
$37,760a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 257 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,830Median: $37,760Highest 10%: $46,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| Median | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $46,160 | $22.19 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $46,940 |
| Louisville, KY | $42,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,350 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $38,880 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,550 |
| Michigan City, IN | $38,400 |
| Columbus, IN | $38,260 |
| Kokomo, IN | $38,250 |
| Elkhart, IN | $38,150 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $37,210 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,180 |
| Muncie, IN | $37,080 |
| Bloomington, IN | $36,820 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $36,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $18.15 ($37,760 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $37,760 against $42,260 nationally, 11% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $38,330, so Lafayette pays 1% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for nursing assistant pay?
257 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,160 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.