Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,740 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Lafayette earn between $55,240 and $61,790.
- $55K10th
- $55K25th
- $55KMedian
- $62K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,540 | $5,462 | $31.51 |
| Median | $55,240 | $4,603 | $26.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,240 | $4,603 | $26.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,790 | $5,149 | $29.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Lafayette vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Lafayette earn 38% less than the Indiana average ($105,200) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $65,540 | $55,240 | $55,240 | $86,740 | 80 |
| Indiana | $105,200 | $84,570 | $55,240 | $173,010 | 640 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $65,540, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $52,079 a year, or $4,340 a month and $2,003 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Is Lafayette a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $65,540 buys what about $70,149 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($48,780). A typical home costs $286,179, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
Lafayette ranks 2nd of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($119,960).
- Indianapolis$119,960
- Lafayette$65,540
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Lafayette?
$31.51 an hour on average, and $26.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $52,079 a year ($4,340 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,540. Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Do other biological scientists earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (29200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.07, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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