salary$28,600 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$41,730per year
Jobs in the area5,010people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Lafayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 46.0% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Lafayette, LA area is $28,600 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $21,770 and $41,730.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 46.0% of the median retail salesperson 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.