salary$111,160 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$221,890per year
Jobs in the area650people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 11.8% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Lafayette, LA area is $111,160 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $60,160 and $221,890.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 11.8% of the median lawyer 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.