salary$81,900 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,310per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 16.1% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Lafayette, LA area is $81,900 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $49,450 and $96,310.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 16.1% of the median dental hygienist 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.