salary$132,130 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,350per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 10.0% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Lafayette, LA area is $132,130 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $108,070 and $156,350.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 10.0% of the median pharmacist 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.