How much does a teacher and instructor make in Lafayette?
$50,550a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.30
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,630Median: $50,550Highest 10%: $77,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,630 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| Median | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| 75th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 90th | $77,420 | $37.22 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Chicago, IL | $70,570 |
| South Bend, IN | $65,790 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $62,850 |
| Louisville, KY | $58,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,180 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,100 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $82,390 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $65,150 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $60,130 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,630 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $52,850 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $51,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $24.30 ($50,550 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $50,550 against $66,140 nationally, 24% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $48,960, so Lafayette pays 3% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for teacher and instructor pay?
182 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,420 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.