SOC 33-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Protective Service Workers, All Other — Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lafayette, LA comes to $52,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,540 by 23.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lafayette, LA comes to $52,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,540 by 23.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,460 and $58,700. The lowest tenth earn under $35,460, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,700.
Shreveport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 155th of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | −16.6% |
| 25th | $43,460 | +2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $52,420 | +23.2% |
| 75th | $58,700 | +38.0% |
| 90th | $58,700 | +38.0% |
| Mean | $50,290 | +18.2% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport | $49,140 | 100 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $48,480 | 290 | |
| 3 | Hammond | $45,230 | 50 | |
| 4 | New Orleans | $43,480 | 630 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $41,820 | 150 | |
| 6 | Houma | $38,810 | 90 | |
| 7 | Lake Charles | $36,390 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lafayette run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $52,420 goes as far as $59,433 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,433US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,420 a year, 23.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,460 to $58,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Shreveport, at $49,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Lafayette, LA?
The median annual wage is $52,420, or $25.20 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 $42,540, so pay in Lafayette, LA is 23.2% higher. 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 $58,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,460 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 Shreveport, at $49,140 per year.
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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