salary$67,630 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,090per year
Jobs in the area1,100people work this job
Can a accountant afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 19.4% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Lafayette, LA area is $67,630 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $47,380 and $103,090.
Can a accountant afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 19.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lafayette, LA metro area.