Writer Salary in Lafayette, LA

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How much does a Writer make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Lafayette, LA is $67,270. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,080 to $75,724, with most professionals earning between $53,534 and $83,422.

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What is a Writer?

A Writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate their ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and essays as well as various reports and news articles that may be of interest to the public. Writers' texts are published across a range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "Writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts – such as songwriter – bu...

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Average Salary Range for Writer in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60080
75724
67270

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61891
78870
69613
What is the average salary for Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Writer in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Writer ranges from $60,080 to $75,724 with the average base salary of $67,270. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,891 to $78,870 with the average total cash compensation of $69,613.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $67,270 $60,080 - $75,724
Bonus $2,343 $1,812 - $3,146
Total Pay $69,613 $61,891 - $78,870
* 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.

Writer Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,727 - $75,280 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,138 - $79,578 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,825 - $79,185 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,569 - $77,601 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,232 - $73,395 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,818 - $79,176 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

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