How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Lafayette?
$38,060a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 364 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,310Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $53,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,310 | $12.65 | |
| 25th | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| Median | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| 90th | $53,230 | $25.59 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| New Orleans, LA | $42,830 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $40,910 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $40,260 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,580 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,660 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,320 |
| Houma, LA | $37,010 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,890 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,880 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $38,060 against $47,540 nationally, 20% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $38,790, so Lafayette pays 2% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
364 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,230 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.