Riggers pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,350 or more. The middle half of riggers in Lafayette earn between $33,530 and $48,840.
- $29K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $49K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,910 | $3,826 | $22.07 |
| Median | $36,880 | $3,073 | $17.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,530 | $2,794 | $16.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,840 | $4,070 | $23.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Riggers in Lafayette earn 4% less than the Louisiana average ($47,980) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $45,910 | $36,880 | $28,680 | $81,350 | 270 |
| Louisiana | $47,980 | $43,660 | $29,220 | $75,180 | 1,840 |
| United States | $66,810 | $62,640 | $40,680 | $97,850 | 22,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Riggers salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $45,910, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $38,078 a year, or $3,173 a month and $1,465 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 riggers? 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 $45,910 buys what about $52,644 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 4th of 5 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($57,100).
- Baton Rouge$57,100
- New Orleans$50,400
- Lake Charles$48,650
- Lafayette$45,910
- Houma$41,040
Highest-paying cities for riggers
Fargo, ND pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,720).
- Fargo, ND$145,720
- New York, NY$101,710
- Seattle, WA$98,560
- Los Angeles, CA$94,170
- Salt Lake City, UT$89,980
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Riggers salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Lafayette?
$22.07 an hour on average, and $17.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $38,078 a year ($3,173 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,910.
Do riggers earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,810).
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 49-9096; area Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.6%.
- 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 10.56, this job is 10.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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