Nursing Tech Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

How much does a Nursing Tech make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursing Tech in Lafayette, LA is $31,576. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $28,397 to $35,915, with most professionals earning between $25,504 and $39,865.

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What is a Nursing Tech?

A Nursing Tech, also known as a nursing assistant or nursing aide, is responsible for providing basic care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical professionals. This may include assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as taking vital signs, monitoring patient conditions, and reporting any changes to the nursing staff. Nursing techs also help with patient mobility, transport patients to different areas of the facility, and maintain a clean and safe environment for patients. Additionally, they may provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families. Overall, nursing techs play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in healthcare settings.

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Common responsibilities of a Nursing Tech

Assisting with the transportation of patients within the healthcare facility.

September 01, 2023

Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

September 04, 2023

Maintaining a clean and organized patient care environment.

September 07, 2023

Providing assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals as needed.

September 17, 2023

Providing emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.

September 29, 2023

Assisting with patient care activities such as bathing, feeding, and ambulating patients.

October 12, 2023

Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

October 18, 2023

Documenting patient information and care activities in medical records.

October 28, 2023

Assisting with medical procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion, and specimen collection.

November 20, 2023

Participating in ongoing training and education to maintain and improve skills.

November 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nursing Tech in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

28397

35915

31576

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

28467

35977

31656

What is the average salary for Nursing Tech in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nursing Tech in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Nursing Tech ranges from $28,397 to $35,915 with the average base salary of $31,576. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,467 to $35,977 with the average total cash compensation of $31,656.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$31,576	$28,397 - $35,915
Bonus	$80	$69 - $62
Total Pay	$31,656	$28,467 - $35,977

* 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.

Nursing Tech Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,231 - $35,704	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,843 - $37,742	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,695 - $37,556	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,101 - $36,805	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,524 - $34,810	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,692 - $37,552	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). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...

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