How much does a physician make in Lafayette?
$300,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $144.23 an hour or $25,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.23
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,140Median: $300,000Highest 10%: $452,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,140 | $37.57 | |
| 25th | $179,200 | $86.17 | |
| Median | $300,000 | $144.23 | |
| 75th | $380,300 | $182.83 | |
| 90th | $452,200 | $217.38 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $413,600 |
| Slidell, LA | $394,200 |
| Houma, LA | $355,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $349,000 |
| Hammond, LA | $332,600 |
| New Orleans, LA | $326,400 |
| Shreveport, LA | $315,400 |
| Monroe, LA | $293,200 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $284,400 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $201,100 |
| Dentist | $171,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,600 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Veterinarian | $124,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,900 |
| Occupational Therapist | $85,710 |
| Physical Therapist | $84,340 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $82,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $144.23 ($300,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $300,000 against $265,900 nationally, 13% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $350,900, so Lafayette pays 15% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for physician pay?
147 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $452,200 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.