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How much does an installation make in Lafayette?

$48,500a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,042 a month.

Hourly
$23.32
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
162 of 354
Jobs in the area
850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,640Median: $48,500Highest 10%: $71,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,640$16.65
25th$40,230$19.34
Median$48,500$23.32
75th$61,790$29.71
90th$71,130$34.20

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for installations.

Alexandria, LA$63,050
New Orleans, LA$56,160
Lake Charles, LA$55,940
Baton Rouge, LA$55,050
Houma, LA$48,720
Shreveport, LA$48,450
Monroe, LA$47,360
Slidell, LA$47,140
Hammond, LA$47,060
Installation salary in Louisiana Installation salary in all states

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
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,080
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $23.32 ($48,500 a year).

Do installations make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $48,500 against $49,230 nationally, 1% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $50,660, so Lafayette pays 4% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for installation pay?

162 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,130 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.