metropolitan statistical area · 29180

Lafayette, LA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Lafayette, LA metro area

Figures describe the Lafayette, LA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Lafayette city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$41,780
Total employment179,570

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Lafayette, LA metro area was $41,780 per year ($20.09 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 179,570 jobs. 357 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas17.43910$49,970
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas10.05500$47,020
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers4.68520$35,390
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines4.51920$64,930
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other4.18850$48,500
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers3.881,860$57,750
Food Preparation Workers3.163,260$22,920
Production Workers, All Other2.97860$38,470

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 357 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Lafayette, LA metro area
Occupation
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$21,400$10.295,2001.05
Retail Salespersons$28,600$13.755,0101.11
Registered Nurses$81,960$39.414,9301.26
General and Operations Managers$99,510$47.844,5901.13
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,600$15.674,5001.32
Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,320$10.734,4801.01
Cashiers$24,920$11.984,4801.26
Office Clerks, General$34,510$16.594,2401.49
Waiters and Waitresses$15,080$7.253,4101.30
Food Preparation Workers$22,920$11.023,2603.16
Stockers and Order Fillers$31,310$15.053,1700.97
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,450$23.772,9201.23
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,800$30.192,4301.70
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,060$18.302,2101.12
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,460$13.692,2000.86
Customer Service Representatives$36,820$17.702,1400.72
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,910$18.712,1301.34
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,580$24.802,1002.81
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40,930$19.682,1001.19
Nursing Assistants$29,960$14.401,9901.19
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,110$17.841,9602.84
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,750$27.771,8603.88
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,630$24.821,8301.10
Construction Laborers$38,620$18.571,7801.41
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,710$21.011,7701.37
Managers, All Other$88,370$42.491,6702.32
Light Truck Drivers$38,290$18.411,6601.46
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,000$16.831,5701.11
Cooks, Restaurant$27,660$13.301,4300.88
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,270$29.461,3601.08
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,980$34.601,2301.31
Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,170$14.511,1801.12
Medical Assistants$34,940$16.801,1701.24
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,000Not published1,1300.69
Accountants and Auditors$67,630$32.521,1000.65
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,210$13.081,1001.11
Machinists$59,830$28.779802.94
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,770Not published9500.59
Childcare Workers$21,840$10.509401.57
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,930$31.229204.51
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$49,900$23.999101.17
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$49,970$24.0291017.43
Security Guards$30,090$14.479000.60
Bartenders$19,070$9.178801.01
Production Workers, All Other$38,470$18.508602.97
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,500$23.328504.18
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,620$32.998301.16
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,720$33.528201.05
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,920$22.088100.99
Insurance Sales Agents$60,490$29.087601.38
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,240$28.007600.52
Billing and Posting ClerksNot publishedNot published7601.62
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$55,290$26.587501.47
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$30,530$14.687300.66
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,080$19.277300.78
Electricians$59,820$28.767300.83
Pharmacy Technicians$40,180$19.326901.27
Bus Drivers, School$29,130$14.006901.47
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$21,650$10.416801.35
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,930$27.856801.27
Project Management Specialists$80,720$38.816600.53
Software Developers$109,010$52.416600.34
Lawyers$111,160$53.446500.74
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,710$18.136400.58
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,430$27.616300.87
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$37,660$18.106201.09
Dental Assistants$44,940$21.606201.39
Tellers$35,400$17.026001.57
Medical and Health Services Managers$103,270$49.655800.84
Carpenters$47,440$22.815800.75
Financial Managers$120,450$57.915700.58
Human Resources Specialists$56,070$26.965400.51
Computer User Support Specialists$50,200$24.145400.65
Pharmacists$132,130$63.535401.45
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$64,950$31.235300.33
Engineers, All Other$80,650$38.775202.91
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,390$17.015204.68
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,500$18.515101.10
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$47,020$22.6150010.05
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,750Not published4900.40
Nurse Practitioners$120,930$58.144801.28
Parts Salespersons$30,020$14.434801.55
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$52,130$25.064701.05
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$26,400$12.694700.92
Dishwashers$25,300$12.164500.81
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51,970$24.994500.95
Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,370$22.294401.01
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,700$27.744401.15
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,660$27.244200.40
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,520$13.234100.66
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,980$18.264102.38
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$26,870$12.924100.93
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,040$23.104003.20
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45,010$21.644001.78
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$49,190$23.6540027.56
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,070$23.593901.65
Extraction Workers, All Other$53,210$25.5839060.67
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,600$22.413900.44
Sales Managers$103,460$49.743800.52
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$19,420$9.343803.87
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,790$18.173700.73
Paramedics$61,880$29.753703.21
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,800$23.943700.67
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$43,830$21.073706.11
Civil Engineers$97,410$46.833600.85
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,210$17.413600.82
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$76,010Not published3500.92
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$23,700$11.403500.98
Loan Officers$58,960$28.353401.09
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$32,910$15.823404.92
Sailors and Marine Oilers$49,500$23.803409.20
Construction Managers$102,360$49.213300.76
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,770$29.703301.25
Phlebotomists$34,460$16.573302.00
Helpers--Production Workers$36,280$17.443301.75
Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,360$17.483202.04
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,450$29.063100.76
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,820$17.223000.54
Psychiatric Technicians$30,210$14.523001.67
Data Entry Keyers$40,550$19.503002.04
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,710$12.843001.30
Driver/Sales Workers$37,270$17.923000.64
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,030$30.302900.51
Physical Therapists$84,340$40.552900.94
Respiratory Therapists$76,210$36.642901.80
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,240$23.192900.75
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$20,520$9.872900.62
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43,470$20.902901.13
Animal Caretakers$26,330$12.662800.90
Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,230$13.092800.43
Food Service Managers$50,180$24.132700.97
Self-Enrichment Teachers$34,970$16.812700.69
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,860$13.392700.80
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26,000$12.502700.89
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,290$26.582700.79
Riggers$36,880$17.7327010.56
Bakers$28,040$13.482700.99
Food Processing Workers, All Other$29,570$14.222703.63
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$116,200$55.872706.31
Computer Occupations, All Other$63,780$30.662600.52
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$61,230$29.442600.45
Management Analysts$81,730$39.302500.24
Computer Systems Analysts$102,390$49.222500.42
Compliance Officers$68,080$32.732400.50
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78,580$37.782401.49
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$87,630$42.132401.48
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$52,570$25.272300.64
Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersNot publishedNot published2301.19
Surveyors$49,820$23.952203.76
Surgical Technologists$53,770$25.852201.65
Firefighters$30,100$14.472200.55
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$28,080$13.502200.77
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$88,990$42.782100.83
Cost Estimators$75,110$36.112100.83
Graphic Designers$47,310$22.742100.90
Pest Control Workers$39,150$18.822101.80
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,090$16.872100.57
Real Estate Sales Agents$43,610$20.972100.92
Commercial Pilots$79,430Not published2103.90
Financial Specialists, All Other$54,340$26.132001.33
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$104,470$50.232001.21
Coaches and Scouts$59,850Not published2000.69
Speech-Language Pathologists$69,610$33.462000.95
Dental Hygienists$81,900$39.382000.76
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$37,560$18.062000.96
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,080$18.312001.50
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50,510$24.292001.13
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksNot publishedNot published2000.80
Administrative Services Managers$90,370$43.451900.64
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$55,890Not published1902.91
Dentists, General$171,860$82.631901.32
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$29,070$13.981901.54
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$48,880$23.501900.42
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47,080$22.631901.10
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$67,250$32.331901.24
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,830$24.921901.32
Computer and Information Systems Managers$132,790$63.841800.23
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$103,070$49.561800.86
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$34,800$16.731801.18
Physical Therapist Assistants$60,760$29.211801.37
Chefs and Head Cooks$42,060$20.221800.77
Helpers--Electricians$37,340$17.951802.43
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$36,470$17.531801.05
Industrial Production Managers$118,030$56.751700.59
Public Relations Specialists$57,060$27.431700.52
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$66,010$31.731700.69
Training and Development Specialists$55,280$26.581600.31
Mechanical Engineers$82,520$39.671600.46
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,390$17.491600.77
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$60,950$29.301500.41
Logisticians$72,670$34.941500.51
Personal Financial Advisors$63,650$30.601500.50
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,280$23.691501.75
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$47,710Not published1500.49
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58,920$28.331500.97
Occupational Therapists$85,710$41.211500.83
Medical Transcriptionists$38,040$18.291503.06
Recreation Workers$25,950$12.481500.38
Chief Executives$134,660$64.741400.57
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$92,770$44.601400.43
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$43,600$20.961400.76
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$51,270$24.651401.40
Architectural and Engineering Managers$152,090$73.121300.50
Drafters, All Other$60,270$28.981307.50
Physicians, All Other$299,990$144.231300.33
Medical Records Specialists$37,440$18.001300.58
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$58,070$27.921300.72
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35,890$17.261303.30
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$41,660$20.031300.81
Social and Community Service Managers$75,010$36.061200.49
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$66,050$31.761201.76
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$44,440$21.371201.72
Healthcare Social Workers$61,590$29.611200.58
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,800$24.911200.85
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82,010$39.431201.16
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$73,830$35.501202.91
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,930$24.011200.63
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$27,620$13.281201.05
Computer Network Support Specialists$60,370$29.031100.62
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,300$42.451100.31
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$73,160$35.171100.91
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$127,840Not published1101.18
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73,110Not published1100.65
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$62,120Not published1100.81
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$37,180$17.881101.54
Manicurists and Pedicurists$26,830$12.901100.65
Boilermakers$70,720$34.001109.14
Tire Repairers and Changers$29,600$14.231100.87
Printing Press Operators$33,860$16.281100.66
Sewing Machine Operators$28,640$13.771100.89
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45,080$21.671100.76
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$77,510Not published1000.91
Dietitians and Nutritionists$63,200$30.381001.07
Physician Assistants$134,550$64.691000.54
Nurse Anesthetists$216,300$103.991001.69
Physical Therapist Aides$22,150$10.651001.78
Private Detectives and Investigators$39,800$19.141002.46
Couriers and Messengers$35,340$16.991001.27
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$44,080$21.191001.99
Sheet Metal Workers$52,090$25.041000.72
Construction and Building Inspectors$83,780$40.281000.60
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,380$23.741000.63
Crane and Tower Operators$58,780$28.261002.00
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$42,940$20.64901.03
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55,900$26.88900.66
Veterinarians$124,470$59.84900.95
Massage Therapists$35,610$17.12900.78
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$60,820$29.24900.70
Advertising Sales Agents$41,020$19.72900.89
Postal Service Clerks$62,610$30.10901.07
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,430$27.61900.72
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53,890$25.91900.38
Human Resources Managers$107,730$51.79800.33
Financial and Investment Analysts$80,540$38.72800.18
Architectural and Civil Drafters$49,990$24.03800.69
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70,070$33.69800.74
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,840Not published801.53
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$28,130$13.52800.73
Bill and Account Collectors$39,270$18.88800.45
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$47,820$22.99802.72
Roofers$47,890$23.03800.50
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$35,350$17.00802.79
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,910$22.07801.19
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,820$22.03800.44
Insurance Underwriters$72,980$35.09700.59
Information Security Analysts$83,030$39.92700.31
Industrial Engineers$117,120$56.31700.16
Biological Scientists, All Other$73,920$35.54701.07
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,590Not published701.72
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$48,480Not published700.63
Tutors$31,470$15.13700.36
Instructional Coordinators$67,370$32.39700.27
Opticians, Dispensing$34,300$16.49700.83
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$30,430$14.63700.55
Skincare Specialists$29,680$14.27700.88
Procurement Clerks$49,140$23.63701.01
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$39,460$18.97700.88
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$46,590$22.40701.02
Food Batchmakers$36,660$17.63700.36
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$41,600$20.00700.81
Marketing Managers$122,780$59.03600.12
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,320$34.77600.51
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$93,360Not published600.63
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$38,900$18.70602.68
Audio and Video Technicians$36,860$17.72600.80
Occupational Therapy Assistants$64,900$31.20600.97
Medical Equipment Preparers$36,930$17.76600.67
School Bus MonitorsNot publishedNot published600.62
Cooks, All Other$26,140$12.57602.64
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$33,810$16.26603.55
Tour and Travel Guides$33,940$16.32600.91
Sales Engineers$121,680$58.50601.00
Library Assistants, ClericalNot publishedNot published600.62
Public Safety Telecommunicators$36,500$17.55600.50
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$45,500$21.87601.82
Financial Risk Specialists$56,960$27.39500.65
Data Scientists$98,130$47.18500.16
Petroleum EngineersNot publishedNot published502.48
Mechanical Drafters$61,240$29.44501.00
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,700Not published500.41
Producers and Directors$54,390$26.15500.33
Photographers$30,450$14.64500.85
Chiropractors$76,580$36.82501.02
Orderlies$28,170$13.54500.78
Pharmacy Aides$34,690$16.68501.12
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,940$30.26500.41
Financial Clerks, All Other$42,520$20.44501.28
Order Clerks$37,750$18.15500.56
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,770$21.52500.47
Facilities Managers$82,670$39.74400.21
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$46,850$22.52400.22
Computer Network Architects$103,760$49.89400.18
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$78,370$37.68400.18
Electrical Engineers$99,280$47.73400.20
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65,150$31.32402.28
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$79,240$38.09401.47
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,930$27.85401.13
Counselors, All Other$54,570$26.24401.36
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$36,340$17.47400.09
Social Workers, All Other$62,240$29.93400.55
Clergy$45,760$22.00400.62
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$115,850Not published400.14
Floral Designers$29,950$14.40400.96
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$21,040$10.11400.21
File Clerks$31,760$15.27400.48
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,470$23.30400.96
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$42,490$20.43400.91
Purchasing Managers$93,950$45.17300.35
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$95,560$45.94300.30
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,890$30.72300.42
Social Science Research Assistants$52,070$25.04300.94
Rehabilitation CounselorsNot publishedNot published300.30
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,290Not published300.56
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,940$23.05300.72
Editors$57,070$27.44300.31
Technical Writers$70,140$33.72300.63
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,350$22.29300.35
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.35300.55
Concierges$31,990$15.38300.61
Meter Readers, Utilities$42,850$20.60301.39
Tile and Stone Setters$40,580$19.51300.76
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$52,410$25.20301.78
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,530$21.41300.32
Bridge and Lock Tenders$75,340$36.22308.54
Athletic Trainers$59,570Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Computer Programmers$73,470$35.32Not publishedNot published
Cooks, Short Order$24,340$11.70Not publishedNot published
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44,300$21.30Not publishedNot published
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$45,040$21.65Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$201,140$96.70Not publishedNot published
Highway Maintenance Workers$38,400$18.46Not publishedNot published
Interior Designers$57,900$27.84Not publishedNot published
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,160$22.67Not publishedNot published
Natural Sciences Managers$99,140$47.67Not publishedNot published
Property Appraisers and Assessors$60,440$29.06Not publishedNot published
Protective Service Workers, All Other$52,420$25.20Not publishedNot published
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,190$22.69Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.