Median DOL Salary
$88,398
Total DOL Filings
1,541
Companies Hiring
388
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lafayette, LA$88,398
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lafayette, LA is 45.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lafayette
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lafayette
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,500 | +22.5% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | +19.5% | 12 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $91,500 | +15.5% | 14 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | -30.8% | 15 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $85,000 | -36.9% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,800 | -27.5% | 12 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -3.6% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,068 | -33.5% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,000 | -32% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -43% | 7 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $64,272 | -39.7% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $60,000 | -39.2% | 9 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $49,850 | -28.3% | 9 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $44,407 | -16.5% | 7 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $43,460 | -16.9% | 33 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $40,970 | -20.7% | 5 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $37,000 | -29.2% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Lafayette, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lafayette, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,500 | $136,364 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | $104,053 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $91,500 | $100,219 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | $94,195 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $85,000 | $93,100 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lafayette, LA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lafayette, LA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.