How much does a life make in Lafayette?
$49,280a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.69
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,290Median: $49,280Highest 10%: $75,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| 75th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $75,750 | $36.42 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Shreveport, LA | $64,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $53,360 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,760 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $104,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $73,920 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $70,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $23.69 ($49,280 a year).
Do lifes make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $49,280 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $53,360, so Lafayette pays 8% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for life pay?
152 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,750 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.