salary$97,410 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,390per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 13.5% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Lafayette, LA area is $97,410 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $57,660 and $129,390.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 13.5% of the median civil engineer 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.