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How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Lafayette?

$30,170a year

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,514 a month.

Hourly
$14.50
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
379 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,800Median: $30,170Highest 10%: $41,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$18,800$9.04
25th$23,290$11.20
Median$30,170$14.50
75th$35,610$17.12
90th$41,590$20.00

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.

New Orleans, LA$35,750
Baton Rouge, LA$33,750
Hammond, LA$32,130
Shreveport, LA$31,910
Slidell, LA$31,760
Lake Charles, LA$31,620
Alexandria, LA$31,500
Monroe, LA$31,250
Houma, LA$31,060
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Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$51,630
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,510
Procurement Clerk$49,140
Dispatcher$49,070
Production$48,880
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,160
Office and Administrative Support Worker$45,010
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $14.50 ($30,170 a year).

Do receptionist and information clerks make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $30,170 against $38,010 nationally, 21% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $32,750, so Lafayette pays 8% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?

379 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $18,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,590 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.