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The job market in Lafayette, LA County is growing at a rate of 1.34%, which is below the national average of 30.54%. Despite this lower growth rate, the unemployment rate in Lafayette is 5.5%, which is still lower than the national average of 4.1%. This means that there are still plenty of job opportunities for those looking to work in the area. With a combination of modest job growth and relatively low unemployment rates, Lafayette offers an attractive environment for potential employees and employers alike.

The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lafayette County has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lafayette County is $63,311.
- The median home cost in Lafayette County is $211,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lafayette? Legal ($112,250)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($13,629)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($86,758)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($13,305)
- Average Income of Residents in Lafayette ($35,485) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lafayette (5.4) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Lafayette. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Lafayette, Louisiana that match your qualifications.

     JobsLafayette, LouisianaUnited States
  $35,485$37,638
  $63,311$69,021
  5.46
  -4.8%-6.2%
  13.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLafayette, LouisianaUnited States
  Management$66,976$77,236
  Business, Financial$67,710$68,299
  Computer, Math$65,564$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$86,821$86,023
  Sciences$74,476$66,034
  Social Service$36,741$44,925
  Legal$112,250$88,013
  Education$42,820$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$31,614$43,591
  Health Practitioners$76,980$75,327
  Health Technicians$35,882$41,524
  Healthcare Support$21,176$25,441
  Fire Fighters$53,416$35,516
  Law Enforcement$50,625$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,629$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,775$23,378
  Personal Care$14,673$15,351
  Sales, Related$35,547$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$33,177$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$102,619$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,413$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$54,702$48,436
  Production$48,898$38,103
  Transportation$41,904$39,572
  Material Moving$18,584$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLafayette, LouisianaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$30,601$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$86,758$74,432
  Construction$38,242$44,287
  Manufacturing$56,074$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$53,897$51,301
  Retail Trade$26,846$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$49,605$43,256
  Utilities$56,181$77,546
  Information$36,829$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$68,239$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$40,250$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$64,883$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$14,563$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$32,927$30,687
  Educational Services$42,881$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$41,806$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$13,305$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,712$18,154
  Other Services$25,953$29,481
  Public Administration$53,303$61,644
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