Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in Lafayette, LA

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

Median annual salary $25,470 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.25
10th percentile $25,100
90th percentile $35,700
National median $39,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,100
    25th
    $25,470
    50th (median)
    $25,470
    75th
    $28,340
    90th
    $35,700

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Workers, All Other salary vs area income 42% Median Transportation Workers, All Other salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,400
    New Jersey $70,700
    Ogden, UT $70,490
    Urban Honolulu, HI $65,600
    Utah $65,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,350

    Nearby metros — Transportation Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $60,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,080
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,870
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,520
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,240
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $42,770

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,200
    Light Truck Drivers $37,040
    Bus Drivers, School $29,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Workers, All Other make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Workers, All Other in Lafayette, LA is $12.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.17 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Transportation Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Transportation Workers, All Other salary in Lafayette, LA is 35.7% below the national median of $39,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Workers, All Other in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Transportation Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $25,100 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,470.