H-1B salaries in Lafayette, LA
Based on 289 certified H-1B filings in the Lafayette, LA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$86,216
Middle 50%$73.8k–$139k
vs. national median−30%comparison median $122,699
Filings289FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,263 |
| 25th | $73,800 |
| 50th (median) | $86,216 |
| 75th | $139,000 |
| 90th | $316,680 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,982 | $68,550 | $96,000 | 143 |
| FY2021 | $86,945 | $65,157 | $100,000 | 222 |
| FY2022 | $91,852 | $72,000 | $110,000 | 236 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $79,061 | $119,500 | 185 |
| FY2024 | $95,489 | $77,500 | $112,508 | 192 |
| FY2025 | $86,275 | $76,357 | $125,548 | 176 |
| FY2026 | $85,322 | $67,018 | $150,000 | 113 |
Cost of living
Lafayette's median H-1B salary of $86,216 is worth about $98,900 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$971Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,092Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)87.2Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$98,900Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesLA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $87,000 | 78 |
| Physician | $319,705 | 40 |
| QA Engineer | $76,357 | 30 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $65,907 | 20 |
| Data Scientist | $75,697 | 10 |