Soldier Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

How much does a Soldier make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Lafayette, LA is $43,588. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,083 to $48,674, with most professionals earning between $34,980 and $53,305.

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What is a Soldier?

A Soldier is one who fights as part of an army. A Soldier can be a conscripted or volunteer enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, or an officer....

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Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.

November 13, 2022

Clean the interior and exterior of the bus on a daily basis or as needed then report any bus repairs to the Center Supervisor-Lead Teacher and Facilities Transportation Maintenance Manager.

November 22, 2022

Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.

December 11, 2022

Complete monthly reports and submit to Center Supervisor-Lead Teacher and a copy to the Facilities Transportation Maintenance Manager to ensure regulations and compliance in this content area.

December 21, 2022

Developing and implementing methods of informing soldiers and family members of family support services and assisting them with services such as relocation, housing, medical care and available healthcare programs.

December 30, 2022

Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.

January 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Soldier in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

39083

48674

43588

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

40072

50684

44870

What is the average salary for Soldier in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Soldier in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $39,083 to $48,674 with the average base salary of $43,588. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,072 to $50,684 with the average total cash compensation of $44,870.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$43,588	$39,083 - $48,674
Bonus	$1,281	$990 - $2,010
Total Pay	$44,870	$40,072 - $50,684

* 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.

Soldier Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,853 - $48,389	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,072 - $51,152	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,868 - $50,898	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,051 - $49,881	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,880 - $47,177	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,864 - $50,893	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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