Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Lafayette
350 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Lafayette belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $299,990 per year. The lowest published median is $15,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $299,990 | 130 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,300 | 100 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $201,140 | — | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $171,860 | 190 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,090 | 130 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $134,660 | 140 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $134,550 | 100 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,790 | 180 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $132,130 | 540 | |
| 10 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,840 | 110 | |
| 11 | Veterinarians | $124,470 | 90 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $122,780 | 60 | |
| 13 | Sales Engineers | $121,680 | 60 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $120,930 | 480 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $120,450 | 570 | |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,030 | 170 | |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | $117,120 | 70 | |
| 18 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $116,200 | 270 | |
| 19 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,850 | 40 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $111,160 | 650 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $109,010 | 660 | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $107,730 | 80 | |
| 23 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $104,470 | 200 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $103,760 | 40 | |
| 25 | Sales Managers | $103,460 | 380 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 3,410 |
| Bartenders | $19,070 | 880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $19,420 | 380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $20,520 | 290 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,040 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,400 | 5,200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,650 | 680 |
| Childcare Workers | $21,840 | 940 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,000 | 1,130 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $22,150 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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