salary$120,930 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,150per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 10.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Lafayette, LA area is $120,930 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $39,250 and $161,150.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 10.9% of the median nurse practitioner 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.