Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Lafayette, LA, business teachers, postsecondaries earn $127,840 at the median. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $201K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 87.21), which stretches that salary to about $146,589 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,019/month, or 13.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $128K get you in Lafayette?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lafayette’s Regional Price Parity (87.21). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lafayette
Lafayette sits well above the national pay line for business teachers, postsecondary, local pay runs about 29% higher than the U.S. median of $99K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,019/month, 13.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 87.21 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 13% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Lafayette offers a genuinely strong financial position for business teachers, postsecondarys at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for business teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Lafayette, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $138K | $149K |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $109K | $128K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $101K | $98K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $104K | $106K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lafayette, LA
Entry-level business teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $128K. Top earners bring in $201K or more, a $140K spread from bottom to top.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $169K | +70% | 130 |
| Delaware | $130K | +32% | 280 |
| Louisiana | $129K | +30% | 640 |
| California | $128K | +30% | 5,290 |
| District of Columbia | $128K | +30% | 630 |
| Maryland | $127K | +28% | 2,280 |
| Utah | $116K | +17% | 460 |
| Michigan | $111K | +12% | 2,240 |
| North Dakota | $110K | +11% | 250 |
| New York | $104K | +5% | 7,480 |
| West Virginia | $104K | +5% | 420 |
| Virginia | $104K | +5% | 2,450 |
| Rhode Island | $104K | +5% | 360 |
| Connecticut | $104K | +5% | 1,310 |
| Massachusetts | $103K | +4% | 4,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $102K | +3% | 4,630 |
| Texas | $101K | +2% | 7,710 |
| Vermont | $101K | +2% | 110 |
| Washington | $100K | +1% | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $100K | +1% | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $100K | +1% | 940 |
| Nevada | $99K | -0% | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $97K | -2% | 1,940 |
| Minnesota | $96K | -3% | 980 |
| Illinois | $95K | -4% | 3,580 |
| Nebraska | $89K | -10% | 530 |
| Indiana | $87K | -13% | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $86K | -13% | 1,260 |
| New Jersey | $85K | -14% | 3,190 |
| Idaho | $84K | -15% | 240 |
| New Mexico | $84K | -15% | 410 |
| Kansas | $83K | -16% | 660 |
| Maine | $83K | -16% | 300 |
| Iowa | $83K | -16% | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $83K | -16% | 580 |
| Georgia | $83K | -16% | 1,940 |
| Alabama | $82K | -17% | 1,260 |
| Oklahoma | $82K | -17% | 770 |
| Arizona | $82K | -18% | 1,240 |
| Montana | $81K | -18% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $80K | -19% | 760 |
| Ohio | $80K | -19% | 3,100 |
| North Carolina | $80K | -20% | 2,960 |
| Florida | $79K | -20% | 2,900 |
| South Carolina | $79K | -20% | 1,500 |
| Colorado | $78K | -21% | 2,080 |
| Hawaii | $77K | -22% | 390 |
| Mississippi | $76K | -24% | 530 |
| South Dakota | $73K | -27% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $70K | -30% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $65K | -35% | 450 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a business teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lafayette?
Yes — at the median salary of $128K, rent takes 13.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,019/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for business teachers, postsecondaries in Lafayette?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new business teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,688/month. At HUD’s $1,019/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is business teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Lafayette?
Local pay is 29% above the national median — $128K here vs. $99K nationally.
How does Lafayette compare to the national average for business teachers, postsecondaries?
Lafayette pays $128K median vs. the U.S. average of $99K — that’s +29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 87.21), the purchasing-power equivalent is $147K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do business teachers, postsecondaries make in Lafayette, LA?
The median is $127,840 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,460, and experienced business teachers, postsecondaries can clear $201,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $128K enough to live in Lafayette?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,773/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,019/month, which eats 13.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a business teachers, postsecondary salary go in Lafayette?
Lafayette has a Regional Price Parity of 87.21 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median business teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $146,589 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do business teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.