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How much does a maintenance worker make in Lafayette?

$46,590a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.

Hourly
$22.40
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
186 of 198
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $46,590Highest 10%: $74,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,190$18.84
25th$45,020$21.64
Median$46,590$22.40
75th$59,680$28.69
90th$74,930$36.02

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Baton Rouge, LA$83,170
Monroe, LA$66,200
Lake Charles, LA$62,480
New Orleans, LA$61,720
Hammond, LA$58,620
Maintenance Worker salary in Louisiana Maintenance Worker 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
Installation$48,500
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $22.40 ($46,590 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $46,590 against $60,850 nationally, 23% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $62,640, so Lafayette pays 26% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for maintenance worker pay?

186 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,930 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.