How much does a childcare worker make in Lafayette?
$21,840a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $10.50 an hour or $1,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.50
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 379 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,860Median: $21,840Highest 10%: $29,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,860 | $8.59 | |
| 25th | $20,930 | $10.06 | |
| Median | $21,840 | $10.50 | |
| 75th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| 90th | $29,710 | $14.28 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| New Orleans, LA | $27,630 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $25,550 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,610 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,590 |
| Alexandria, LA | $22,350 |
| Hammond, LA | $22,150 |
| Houma, LA | $22,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $21,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $10.50 ($21,840 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $21,840 against $34,980 nationally, 38% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $22,900, so Lafayette pays 5% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for childcare worker pay?
379 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,710 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.