Firefighters pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,430 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Lafayette earn between $27,300 and $37,400.
- $22K10th
- $27K25th
- $30KMedian
- $37K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,850 | $2,738 | $15.79 |
| Median | $30,100 | $2,508 | $14.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,300 | $2,275 | $13.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,400 | $3,117 | $17.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Firefighters in Lafayette earn 10% less than the Louisiana average ($36,610) and 48% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -49% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $32,850 | $30,100 | $22,180 | $44,430 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $36,610 | $33,120 | $22,510 | $56,670 | 5,230 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $32,850, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $27,976 a year, or $2,331 a month and $1,076 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $32,850 buys what about $37,668 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 7th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Alexandria pays the most ($44,860).
- Alexandria$44,860
- New Orleans$41,920
- Lake Charles$39,000
- Shreveport$37,290
- Slidell$36,320
- Baton Rouge$35,410
- Lafayette$32,850
- Hammond$30,180
- Houma$29,840
- Monroe$27,260
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Firefighters salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Lafayette?
$15.79 an hour on average, and $14.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $27,976 a year ($2,331 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,850.
Do firefighters earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
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 33-2011; area Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.