Construction-trade hourly wages in Lafayette, IN (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Lafayette, IN median household income: $61,349 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $37.76 | $34.50 |
| Plumbers | $30.19 | $32.52 |
| Carpenters | $30.31 | $31.88 |
| Painters | $22.11 | $22.16 |
| Roofers | $21.22 | $23.44 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.53 | $29.89 |
| Masons | $29.00 | $30.89 |
| Concrete Contractors | $27.66 | $28.77 |
| Landscapers | $18.18 | $18.94 |
| Tree Service Pros | $19.48 | $22.23 |
| Construction Laborers | $24.02 | $25.65 |
| Construction Supervisors | $40.15 | $40.85 |
| Construction Managers | $48.61 | $53.31 |
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