Metro profile · CBSA 29180
Healthcare wages in Lafayette, LA
31 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
44
Across 31 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Lafayette
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
31 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $299,990 | $290,990 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,550 | $130,514 | 47 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $171,860 | $166,704 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,940 | $43,592 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,210 | $73,924 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,130 | $128,166 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,470 | $120,736 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,760 | $58,937 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $64,900 | $62,953 | 45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $216,300 | $209,811 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $120,930 | $117,302 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,180 | $38,975 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,960 | $79,501 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $85,710 | $83,139 | 44 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $53,770 | $52,157 | 44 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $84,340 | $81,810 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $82,010 | $79,550 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $51,580 | $50,033 | 43 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $201,140 | $195,106 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $34,460 | $33,426 | 42 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,240 | $46,793 | 42 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,770 | $59,917 | 42 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $34,800 | $33,756 | 42 |
| Orderlies | support | $28,170 | $27,325 | 42 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $34,940 | $33,892 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $29,960 | $29,061 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $69,610 | $67,522 | 41 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $30,210 | $29,304 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $22,150 | $21,486 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $21,400 | $20,758 | 39 |
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