SOC 33-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Firefighters — Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Firefighters in Lafayette, LA is $30,100 per year, substantially below the national median of $59,280 — a gap of 49.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Firefighters in Lafayette, LA is $30,100 per year, substantially below the national median of $59,280 — a gap of 49.2%. Half of workers earn between $27,300 and $37,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,180 and the ninetieth at $44,430.
Employment stands at 220, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Alexandria records the highest median at $38,010. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 304th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,180 | −62.6% |
| 25th | $27,300 | −53.9% |
| Median (50th) | $30,100 | −49.2% |
| 75th | $37,400 | −36.9% |
| 90th | $44,430 | −25.1% |
| Mean | $32,850 | −44.6% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria | $38,010 | 290 | |
| 2 | Shreveport | $37,620 | 700 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $37,250 | 1,110 | |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $33,260 | 1,060 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $29,550 | 240 | |
| 6 | Slidell | $29,500 | 390 | |
| 7 | Houma | $28,360 | 170 | |
| 8 | Hammond | $28,330 | 170 | |
| 9 | Monroe | $22,800 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lafayette run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $30,100 goes as far as $34,127 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,127US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,100 a year, 49.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,180 to $44,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Alexandria, at $38,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Firefighters in Lafayette, LA?
The median annual wage is $30,100, or $14.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,280, so pay in Lafayette, LA is 49.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lafayette, LA earns more than $44,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Alexandria, at $38,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Lafayette, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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