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How much does a bookkeeping make in Lafayette?

$38,910a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $18.71 an hour or $3,243 a month.

Hourly
$18.71
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
385 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,440Median: $38,910Highest 10%: $60,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,440$13.19
25th$29,980$14.41
Median$38,910$18.71
75th$47,520$22.85
90th$60,160$28.92

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

New Orleans, LA$46,980
Baton Rouge, LA$46,740
Shreveport, LA$45,400
Lake Charles, LA$44,550
Slidell, LA$44,520
Houma, LA$43,770
Hammond, LA$43,680
Alexandria, LA$43,270
Monroe, LA$41,970
Bookkeeping salary in Louisiana Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$51,630
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,510
Procurement Clerk$49,140
Dispatcher$49,070
Production$48,880
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,160
Office and Administrative Support Worker$45,010
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $18.71 ($38,910 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $38,910 against $50,670 nationally, 23% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $44,890, so Lafayette pays 13% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for bookkeeping pay?

385 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,160 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.