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Average salary by job family in Lafayette
| Management | $112,560 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $95,270 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,800 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $83,530 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $82,110 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,440 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $72,920 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,990 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,210 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,440 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,140 |
| Production | $49,340 |
| Community and Social Service | $48,820 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,000 |
| Protective Service | $44,250 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,440 |
| Sales and Related | $43,210 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $41,620 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $30,920 |
| Healthcare Support | $29,460 |
| Personal Care and Service | $29,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $25,590 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lafayette
- Physicians, All Other$287,930
- Nurse Anesthetists$228,950
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$200,920
- Chief Executives$173,670
- Dentists, General$170,020
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155,980
- Personal Financial Advisors$141,130
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$134,680
- Financial Managers$134,360
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$132,330
Most common jobs in Lafayette and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,200 | $23,560 | $21,400 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,010 | $31,310 | $28,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,930 | $84,630 | $81,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,590 | $121,360 | $99,510 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,500 | $34,180 | $32,600 |
| Cashiers | 4,480 | $26,020 | $24,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,480 | $24,040 | $22,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,240 | $34,280 | $34,510 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,410 | $21,440 | $15,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 3,260 | $24,850 | $22,920 |
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Cost of living in Lafayette
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $52,120 therefore buys what $59,764 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $202,312, 3.3 times the median household income of $60,910.
$202,312typical home value
$60,910median household income
87.2BEA price parity
410,883metro population
Take-home pay in Lafayette
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $29,130 | $25,098 | $2,092 |
| Median wage | $41,780 | $34,883 | $2,907 |
| Average wage | $52,120 | $42,881 | $3,573 |
| 75th percentile wage | $61,300 | $49,982 | $4,165 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Lafayette
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$174K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$156K
- Financial Managers$134K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$132K
- Marketing Managers$130K
- Sales Managers$123K
- Industrial Production Managers$122K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Human Resources Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$112K
- Purchasing Managers$110K
- Administrative Services Managers$103K
- Managers, All Other$100K
- Natural Sciences Managers$100K
- Facilities Managers$97K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61K
- Food Service Managers$59K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$46K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$112K
- Computer Systems Analysts$106K
- Software Developers$105K
- Data Scientists$103K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96K
- Information Security Analysts$93K
- Computer Programmers$80K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$80K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$73K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Industrial Engineers$123K
- Electrical Engineers$110K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101K
- Mechanical Engineers$99K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Engineers, All Other$93K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$79K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Drafters, All Other$70K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Surveyors$57K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$288K
- Nurse Anesthetists$229K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$201K
- Dentists, General$170K
- Physician Assistants$131K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Veterinarians$123K
- Nurse Practitioners$116K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Physical Therapists$88K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Chiropractors$82K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$64K
- Athletic Trainers$62K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Paramedics$60K
- Surgical Technologists$56K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Medical Records Specialists$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$38K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$35K
- Psychiatric Technicians$31K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$73K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$59K
- Social Science Research Assistants$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$54K
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$141K
- Management Analysts$100K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$95K
- Project Management Specialists$89K
- Logisticians$78K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Insurance Underwriters$77K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Accountants and Auditors$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Loan Officers$70K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$65K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62K
- Human Resources Specialists$61K
- Financial Risk Specialists$60K
- Training and Development Specialists$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$57K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media12 jobs
- Coaches and Scouts$96K
- Technical Writers$71K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61K
- Producers and Directors$60K
- Public Relations Specialists$59K
- Editors$56K
- Interior Designers$55K
- Graphic Designers$50K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$44K
- Audio and Video Technicians$44K
- Photographers$39K
- Floral Designers$32K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$73K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$53K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Riggers$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$32K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$55K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Tutors$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Boilermakers$71K
- Electricians$59K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$53K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$53K
- Roofers$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$52K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49K
- Carpenters$48K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$47K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Tile and Stone Setters$40K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Electricians$36K
Production24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$72K
- Machinists$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Food Batchmakers$37K
- Printing Press Operators$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$32K
- Bakers$30K
- Sewing Machine Operators$28K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Counselors, All Other$56K
- Clergy$50K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$44K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$40K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Protective Service12 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$44K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$42K
- Security Guards$34K
- Firefighters$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$22K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$119K
- Commercial Pilots$95K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$67K
- Crane and Tower Operators$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34K
- Bus Drivers, School$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$118K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$108K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$54K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Parts Salespersons$34K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$26K
Office and Administrative Support33 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$45K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$41K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41K
- Order Clerks$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$38K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$36K
- Office Clerks, General$34K
- Tellers$34K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- File Clerks$32K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$30K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$25K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$33K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$33K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$54K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$38K
- Phlebotomists$36K
- Medical Assistants$35K
- Massage Therapists$34K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$33K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
- Nursing Assistants$31K
- Orderlies$29K
- Physical Therapist Aides$24K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$39K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Tour and Travel Guides$38K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Skincare Specialists$33K
- Concierges$31K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$29K
- Recreation Workers$28K
- Animal Caretakers$28K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$26K
- Childcare Workers$24K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Cooks, All Other$29K
- Cooks, Restaurant$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$27K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$26K
- Dishwashers$25K
- Food Preparation Workers$25K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$24K
- Bartenders$24K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$23K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$22K
- Waiters and Waitresses$21K
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Salary in Lafayette: questions
What is a good salary in Lafayette?
Half of all workers in the Lafayette metro earn less than $41,780 and the average is $52,120. Earning more than $61,300 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lafayette to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $60,846, because prices here are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lafayette?
Physicians, All Other ($287,930), Nurse Anesthetists ($228,950), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($200,920).
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. Area Lafayette, LA (29180), all occupations and 350 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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