salary$32,600 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,180per year
Jobs in the area4,500people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Lafayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 40.3% of the median warehouse worker 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 warehouse worker make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Lafayette, LA area is $32,600 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $26,510 and $44,180.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 40.3% of the median warehouse worker 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.