The median annual wage for Childcare Workers in Lafayette, LA is $21,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $23,800.
Pay spans roughly $18,090 at the 10th percentile to $30,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $10.47 per hour. An estimated 1,150 people work as childcare workers in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $21,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $23,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $10.47 |
| 10th percentile | $18,090 |
| 90th percentile | $30,270 |
| Employment | 1,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.