Professor salary in Lafayette, LA

How much does a Professor make in Lafayette, LA?

Median base salary

Government data

$73,110

Median $73,110

Low $40,560High $128,630

Based on 110 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Lafayette, LA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $40,560
25th percentile: $59,930
75th percentile: $99,240
90th percentile: $128,630

Highest paying cities for Professor in LA

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$113,550a year
Hammond, LA$84,050a year
Baton Rouge, LA$79,180a year
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$78,810a year
Monroe, LA$77,040a year
Lafayette, LA$73,110a year
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA$58,570a year

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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