How much does a captain make in Lafayette?
$116,200a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $55.87 an hour or $9,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.87
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,620Median: $116,200Highest 10%: $173,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,620 | $30.59 | |
| 25th | $97,860 | $47.05 | |
| Median | $116,200 | $55.87 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| 90th | $173,000 | $83.19 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for captains.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $129,300 |
| New Orleans, LA | $121,700 |
| Slidell, LA | $120,800 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $119,600 |
| Houma, LA | $103,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $55.87 ($116,200 a year).
Do captains make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $116,200 against $92,460 nationally, 26% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $117,200, so Lafayette pays 1% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for captain pay?
8 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,000 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.