How much does a rigger make in Lafayette?
$36,880a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,680Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $81,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $33,530 | $16.12 | |
| Median | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 90th | $81,350 | $39.11 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $58,840 |
| New Orleans, LA | $47,730 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $44,770 |
| Houma, LA | $37,360 |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).
Do riggers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $36,880 against $62,640 nationally, 41% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $43,660, so Lafayette pays 16% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for rigger pay?
72 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,350 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.