How much does a retail salesperson make in Lafayette?
$28,600a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $13.75 an hour or $2,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.75
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 360 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,770Median: $28,600Highest 10%: $41,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,770 | $10.47 | |
| 25th | $23,670 | $11.38 | |
| Median | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 75th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $41,730 | $20.06 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| New Orleans, LA | $30,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,070 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,280 |
| Houma, LA | $29,220 |
| Shreveport, LA | $28,990 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,780 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,660 |
| Hammond, LA | $28,570 |
| Monroe, LA | $27,710 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $121,700 |
| Sales Representative | $92,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $66,010 |
| Sales Representative | $62,800 |
| Security | $61,230 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,490 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $58,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $43,710 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $43,610 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $41,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $13.75 ($28,600 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $28,600 against $35,410 nationally, 19% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $29,490, so Lafayette pays 3% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for retail salesperson pay?
360 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,730 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.