The annual salary statistics of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Lafayette, Louisiana is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Lafayette is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $50,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Lafayette, Louisiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $100,670. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $62,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $50,750.
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $62,560, Lafayette is the second highest paying city for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in state of Louisiana, following the highest paying city Baton Rouge (median annual salary of $72,840). Compared with Baton Rouge, the median annual salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Lafayette is 14.1 percent (14.1%) lower.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | |
| Lafayette | |
| New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City |