How much does a human resources assistant make in Lafayette?
$44,770a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 241 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,960Median: $44,770Highest 10%: $62,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $39,360 | $18.92 | |
| Median | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $62,350 | $29.98 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| New Orleans, LA | $49,570 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,420 |
| Shreveport, LA | $46,020 |
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How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $21.52 ($44,770 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $44,770 against $50,610 nationally, 12% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $47,490, so Lafayette pays 6% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for human resources assistant pay?
241 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,350 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.