How much does a helper make in Lafayette?
$35,350a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,946 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,210Median: $35,350Highest 10%: $50,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $43,170 | $20.75 | |
| 90th | $50,600 | $24.33 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,850 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $40,750 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,520 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $38,400 |
| Houma, LA | $28,860 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Construction and Building Inspector | $83,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $71,980 |
| Boilermaker | $70,720 |
| Electrician | $59,820 |
| Plumber | $57,930 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $53,890 |
| Extraction Worker | $53,210 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $52,090 |
| Roustabout | $49,970 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $49,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $17.00 ($35,350 a year).
Do helpers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $35,350 against $42,670 nationally, 17% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $39,960, so Lafayette pays 12% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for helper pay?
92 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,600 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.