How much does a Musician make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Lafayette, LA is $44,836. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,632 to $52,023, with most professionals earning between $31,073 and $58,566.

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What is a Musician?

A Musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented. Anyone who composes, conducts, or performs music is referred to as a Musician. A Musician who plays a musical instrument is also known as an instrumentalist. Musicians can specialize in any musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. Examples of a Musician's possible skills include performing, conducting, singing, rapping, producing, composing, arranging, and the orchestration of music....

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Musician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Musician in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Musician ranges from $37,632 to $52,023 with the average base salary of $44,836. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,077 to $54,529 with the average total cash compensation of $45,703.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $44,836 $37,632 - $52,023
Bonus $867 $445 - $2,506
Total Pay $45,703 $38,077 - $54,529
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,411 - $51,718 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,547 - $54,671 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,352 - $54,400 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,565 - $53,312 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,475 - $50,423 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,348 - $54,394 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
See salaries for Musician in locations close to Lafayette, LA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Band Musician LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $52,416 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,878
JOB TITLE Broadway Musician LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $27,492 MAXIMUM SALARY $38,091
JOB TITLE Musician Or Singer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $92,510 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,928
JOB TITLE Orchestra Musician LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $56,101 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,820
JOB TITLE Church Musician LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $33,079 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,768
JOB TITLE Professional Musician LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $70,050 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,662
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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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