IN · Lafayette · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Lafayette, IN

The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Lafayette area is $30.22 per hour ($62,860 a year), with the typical range running from $25.85 to $39.23. That ranks 282nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 263rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lafayette.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Lafayette, IN

The metro median is 13% below the Indiana statewide median of $34.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 250 compliance officers employed in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.36$40,27049% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.85$53,77031% below U.S. median
Median$30.22$62,86020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.23$81,6004% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.47$102,90031% above U.S. median

How Lafayette ranks

  • 282nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 263rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 11 Indiana metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lafayette

  • Overall prices in Lafayette-West Lafayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 76.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.22 median hour buys what $32.35 buys at the national price level, 14% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,088
  • Per year: $54,396
  • Per month: $4,533

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kokomo, IN39 mi$35.06/hr60,093
Westfield, IN45 mi$37.43/hr62,994
Carmel, IN48 mi$37.43/hr103,606
Noblesville, IN52 mi$37.43/hr75,239
Fishers, IN56 mi$37.43/hr103,986
Indianapolis, IN57 mi$37.43/hr891,484

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Indiana

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Lafayette, IN?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area have a median pay of $30.22 per hour, about $62,860 a year. The middle half earn between $25.85 and $39.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lafayette a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

Lafayette-West Lafayette ranks 263rd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 282nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Lafayette as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Lafayette?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN · 2 postings$48.62/ hr$37–$61
  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60

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Low$28Median$39.22High$61

13 Regulatory postings with published pay in the US, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Regulatory roles

  1. Senior Regulatory Affairs SpecialistPermanent
    $79k–$128k/ year
    Johnson & Johnson · Warsaw, IN · posted 2 days ago
  2. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist IIPermanent
    $76k–$122k/ year
    Johnson & Johnson · Warsaw, IN · posted 2 days ago

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