Top Paying Jobs in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 31,930 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($299,990), Nurse Anesthetists ($216,300), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($201,140). The cost of living index is 87.21 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,019/month.
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Avg. median salary
87.21
Cost of living index
$1,019
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lafayette
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Software Developers | Technology | $109K | $52.41/hr |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $108K | $51.79/hr |
| 23 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 25 | Sales Managers | Management | $103K | $49.74/hr |
| 26 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.65/hr |
| 27 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $103K | $49.56/hr |
| 28 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $102K | $49.22/hr |
| 29 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.21/hr |
| 30 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Lafayette
Cost of living vs. national average-12.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,019/mo
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