Lafayette, LA
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Lafayette, LA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 362 detailed occupations covering about 174,330 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 21.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $226,120 | -4.2% | 390 |
| Chief Executives | $213,550 | +145.8% | 30 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $183,780 | -13.6% | 130 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,280 | -0.7% | 140 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $156,000 | +38.9% | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,290 | +2.4% | 440 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,800 | +9.3% | 180 |
| Optometrists | $125,990 | -4.5% | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $123,700 | -9.1% | 530 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $121,880 | -10.2% | 70 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,260 | +21% | 140 |
| Physician Assistants | $120,000 | -7.7% | 160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,490 | -29.5% | 130 |
| Sales Managers | $102,960 | -23.8% | 310 |
| Financial Managers | $102,220 | -8.8% | 700 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,870 | +0.6% | 4,630 |
| Dentists, General | $101,410 | -39% | 110 |
| Lawyers | $99,320 | -31.9% | 740 |
| Commercial Pilots | $99,110 | -12.4% | 210 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $98,180 | -4.3% | 180 |
| Veterinarians | $96,670 | -18.8% | 90 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,620 | +19.3% | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,010 | -3.7% | 290 |
| Purchasing Managers | $95,080 | -30.3% | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $94,950 | -9.5% | 330 |