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How much does a computer make in Lafayette?

$39,460a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $18.97 an hour or $3,288 a month.

Hourly
$18.97
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
189 of 222
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,870Median: $39,460Highest 10%: $64,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,870$12.44
25th$34,350$16.51
Median$39,460$18.97
75th$54,530$26.22
90th$64,050$30.79

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for computers.

Baton Rouge, LA$58,180
New Orleans, LA$51,310
Slidell, LA$48,630
Shreveport, LA$47,610
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Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$87,630
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$78,580
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$68,620
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$67,250
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,930
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$55,290
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$55,290
Heating$51,970
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$51,270
Installation$48,500
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $18.97 ($39,460 a year).

Do computers make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $39,460 against $47,810 nationally, 17% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $50,150, so Lafayette pays 21% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for computer pay?

189 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,050 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.