How much does an inspector make in Lafayette?
$37,110a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 372 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $37,110Highest 10%: $71,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| 90th | $71,830 | $34.53 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,570 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,360 |
| Houma, LA | $59,870 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,720 |
| Shreveport, LA | $50,370 |
| Slidell, LA | $50,240 |
| Monroe, LA | $45,800 |
| Alexandria, LA | $43,740 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,950 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $17.84 ($37,110 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $37,110 against $48,570 nationally, 24% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $49,490, so Lafayette pays 25% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for inspector pay?
372 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,830 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.