How much does a firefighter make in Lafayette?
$30,100a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $14.47 an hour or $2,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.47
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 342 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,180Median: $30,100Highest 10%: $44,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,180 | $10.66 | |
| 25th | $27,300 | $13.13 | |
| Median | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 75th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 90th | $44,430 | $21.36 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Alexandria, LA | $38,010 |
| Shreveport, LA | $37,620 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,250 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,260 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,550 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,500 |
| Houma, LA | $28,360 |
| Hammond, LA | $28,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $22,800 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $14.47 ($30,100 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $30,100 against $59,280 nationally, 49% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,120, so Lafayette pays 9% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for firefighter pay?
342 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,430 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.