salary$81,960 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,300per year
Jobs in the area4,930people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 16.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Lafayette, LA area is $81,960 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $63,490 and $105,300.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 16.0% of the median registered nurse 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.