salary$29,960 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,630per year
Jobs in the area1,990people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Lafayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 43.9% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Lafayette, LA area is $29,960 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $27,260 and $36,630.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 43.9% of the median nursing 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.