How much does an art make in Lafayette?
$77,510a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $37.26 an hour or $6,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.26
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $77,510Highest 10%: $122,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| Median | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| 75th | $98,840 | $47.52 | |
| 90th | $122,100 | $58.70 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for arts.
| New Orleans, LA | $82,750 |
| Shreveport, LA | $78,970 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $127,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $93,360 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $80,840 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $76,590 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $73,110 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $67,370 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $62,120 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $58,920 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $58,700 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $55,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $37.26 ($77,510 a year).
Do arts make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $77,510 against $78,620 nationally, 1% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $78,710, so Lafayette pays 2% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for art pay?
68 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.