How much does a protective service worker make in Lafayette?
$52,420a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $25.20 an hour or $4,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.20
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $52,420Highest 10%: $58,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| Median | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 75th | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 90th | $58,700 | $28.22 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Shreveport, LA | $49,140 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,480 |
| Hammond, LA | $45,230 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $41,820 |
| Houma, LA | $38,810 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,390 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $25.20 ($52,420 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $52,420 against $42,540 nationally, 23% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $44,410, so Lafayette pays 18% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for protective service worker pay?
27 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,700 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.