salary$34,940 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,660per year
Jobs in the area1,170people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Lafayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 37.6% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Lafayette, LA area is $34,940 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,850 and $38,660.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 37.6% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lafayette, LA metro area.