Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lafayette
Compared to Louisiana
Lafayette Nursing Assistants earn an average of $24,500 or $11.78 per hour which is 5% less than the Louisiana average salary of $25,840.
| Average | Lafayette | Louisiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.78 | $12.43 | -5.23% |
| Annual Salary | $24,500 | $25,840 | -5.19% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lafayette Nursing Assistants earn an average of $24,500 or $11.78 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.
| Average | Lafayette | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.78 | $15.99 | -26.33% |
| Annual Salary | $24,500 | $33,250 | -26.32% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Lafayette earns an average annual salary of $26,753 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $25,840. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lafayette is 8% less than the Louisiana average, which means Lafayette residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $24,500 | 91.58% | $26,753 |
| Louisiana | $25,840 | 92.72% | $27,869 |
| U.S. | $33,250 | – | $33,250 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lafayette, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $22,270 and $28,600 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $29,320, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.
Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $18,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 190 | Under $18,190 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 285 | $18,190 – $22,270 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 475 | $22,270 – $23,020 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 475 | $23,020 – $28,600 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 285 | $23,020 – $29,320 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 190 | Above $29,320 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $24,500, Lafayette Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($141,280), Nurse Practitioners ($125,270), Registered Nurses ($66,110), and LPNs ($41,810).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $141,280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,270 |
| Registered Nurses | $66,110 |
| LPNs | $41,810 |
| Nursing Assistants | $24,500 |
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