How much does a Welfare Worker make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Lafayette, LA is $48,702. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,562 to a high of $56,476, with most professionals earning between $42,871 and $52,771.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $37,562 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $42,871 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $48,702 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $52,771 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $56,476 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
25% $42,871 10% $37,562 90% $56,476 75% $52,771 $48,702 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Welfare Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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