How much does a recreation worker make in Lafayette?
$25,950a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $12.48 an hour or $2,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.48
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 370 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,420Median: $25,950Highest 10%: $39,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,420 | $8.38 | |
| 25th | $21,430 | $10.30 | |
| Median | $25,950 | $12.48 | |
| 75th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 90th | $39,440 | $18.96 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| New Orleans, LA | $34,270 |
| Hammond, LA | $31,160 |
| Alexandria, LA | $29,870 |
| Shreveport, LA | $29,180 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $28,580 |
| Houma, LA | $26,930 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $26,370 |
| Monroe, LA | $24,360 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,690 |
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How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $12.48 ($25,950 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $25,950 against $36,560 nationally, 29% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $28,580, so Lafayette pays 9% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for recreation worker pay?
370 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,440 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.