Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
- Middle 50%
- $50,760–$65,760
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #360 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro earn a median of $59,590 a year, based on BLS estimates for 720 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the IN statewide median of $59,700. It ranks #360 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE720 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other IN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | $61,180 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $60,510 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $59,930 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,800 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $59,520 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $59,490 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $59,480 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $59,060 |
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What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lafayette?
The BLS median is $59,590 a year (May 2025). Half of the 720 jobs pay between $50,760 and $65,760. The 10th percentile is $50,110 and the 90th is $77,230.
Is Lafayette a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the IN statewide median of $59,700. It ranks #360 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.