May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
350 occupations
Across 350 occupations with published wages in Lafayette, physicians, all other record the highest median at $299,990 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lafayette
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,200 | $21,400 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,010 | $28,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,930 | $81,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,590 | $99,510 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,500 | $32,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,480 | $22,320 |
| Cashiers | 4,480 | $24,920 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,240 | $34,510 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,410 | $15,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 3,260 | $22,920 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.