Lawyers Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $121,780 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.55
10th percentile $70,470
90th percentile —
Employed locally 800
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,470
    25th
    $78,740
    50th (median)
    $121,780
    75th
    $164,120

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 200% Median Lawyers salary is 100% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Delaware $172,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $161,420

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,060
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $55,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Lafayette, LA is $58.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.68 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Lafayette, LA is 19.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $70,470 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,740.