How much does a manager make in Lafayette?
$88,370a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $42.49 an hour or $7,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.49
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 354 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,580Median: $88,370Highest 10%: $167,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| 25th | $66,910 | $32.17 | |
| Median | $88,370 | $42.49 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.65 | |
| 90th | $167,600 | $80.58 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for managers.
| New Orleans, LA | $112,600 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $105,300 |
| Slidell, LA | $104,700 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $103,600 |
| Houma, LA | $102,100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $99,890 |
| Shreveport, LA | $99,190 |
| Hammond, LA | $98,260 |
| Monroe, LA | $97,760 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $152,100 |
| Chief Executive | $134,700 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $132,800 |
| Marketing Manager | $122,800 |
| Financial Manager | $120,500 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $118,000 |
| Human Resources Manager | $107,700 |
| Sales Manager | $103,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $103,300 |
| Education Administrator | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $42.49 ($88,370 a year).
Do managers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $88,370 against $141,900 nationally, 38% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $103,100, so Lafayette pays 14% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for manager pay?
354 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,600 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.