salary$134,550 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,610per year
Jobs in the area100people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 9.8% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Lafayette, LA area is $134,550 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $105,020 and $163,610.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 9.8% of the median physician assistant 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.