How much does a security guard make in Lafayette?
$30,090a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $14.47 an hour or $2,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.47
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 367 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,450Median: $30,090Highest 10%: $45,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,450 | $12.24 | |
| 25th | $29,190 | $14.03 | |
| Median | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 75th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 90th | $45,200 | $21.73 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,500 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $32,240 |
| Hammond, LA | $30,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,720 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,740 |
| Alexandria, LA | $29,430 |
| Houma, LA | $29,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $14.47 ($30,090 a year).
Do security guards make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $30,090 against $38,020 nationally, 21% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $32,240, so Lafayette pays 7% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for security guard pay?
367 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,200 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.