How much does a lawyer make in Lafayette?
$111,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $53.44 an hour or $9,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.44
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 233 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,160Median: $111,200Highest 10%: $221,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,160 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $90,370 | $43.45 | |
| Median | $111,200 | $53.44 | |
| 75th | $156,700 | $75.35 | |
| 90th | $221,900 | $106.68 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| New Orleans, LA | $121,300 |
| Alexandria, LA | $108,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $102,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $101,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,900 |
| Monroe, LA | $94,720 |
| Houma, LA | $93,840 |
| Slidell, LA | $84,590 |
| Hammond, LA | $78,110 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $52,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $53.44 ($111,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $111,200 against $159,700 nationally, 30% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $104,100, so Lafayette pays 7% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for lawyer pay?
233 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,900 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.