Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,270 or more. The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Lafayette earn between $47,320 and $58,250.
- $42K10th
- $47K25th
- $52KMedian
- $58K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,930 | $4,494 | $25.93 |
| Median | $51,580 | $4,298 | $24.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,320 | $3,943 | $22.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,250 | $4,854 | $28.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Lafayette earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($56,590) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($67,050). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $64,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $53,930 | $51,580 | $41,710 | $62,270 | 2,100 |
| Louisiana | $56,590 | $57,470 | $45,810 | $66,150 | 17,600 |
| United States | $67,050 | $64,400 | $49,740 | $83,440 | 648,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $53,930, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $44,281 a year, or $3,690 a month and $1,703 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $53,930 buys what about $61,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 10th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($60,440).
- New Orleans$60,440
- Shreveport$59,070
- Baton Rouge$58,570
- Slidell$57,690
- Hammond$55,690
- Alexandria$55,440
- Houma$54,910
- Lake Charles$54,490
- Monroe$54,010
- Lafayette$53,930
All Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries in Louisiana
Highest-paying cities for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,420).
- San Jose, CA$94,420
- San Francisco, CA$93,470
- Santa Rosa, CA$90,480
- Napa, CA$89,950
- Vallejo, CA$87,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by city
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make an hour in Lafayette?
$25.93 an hour on average, and $24.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $44,281 a year ($3,690 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,930.
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($67,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2061; area Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.81, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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