Forest Ranger Salary in Lafayette, LA

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How much does a Forest Ranger make in Lafayette, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ranger in Lafayette, LA is $44,845. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,979 to a high of $54,731, with most professionals earning between $40,204 and $50,019.

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Average Salary Range for Forest Ranger in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Forest Ranger in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Ranger in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Forest Ranger ranges from $40,204 to $50,019 with the average base salary of $44,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,921 to $51,274 with the average total cash compensation of $45,699.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $44,845 $40,204 - $50,019
Bonus $855 $718 - $1,254
Total Pay $45,699 $40,921 - $51,274
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forest Ranger Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,959 - $49,714 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,429 - $51,544 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,806 - $53,257 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,947 - $49,700 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,058 - $48,593 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,734 - $53,168 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
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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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