The annual salary statistics of postsecondary mathematical science teachers in Lafayette, Louisiana is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of postsecondary mathematical science 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 | $59,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $96,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $161,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary mathematical science 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 $161,530. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $96,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $59,200.
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $96,620, Lafayette is the highest paying city for postsecondary mathematical science teachers in state of Louisiana, followed by Baton Rouge (median annual salary $84,490). In comparison, the median annual salary of postsecondary mathematical science teachers in Lafayette is 12.6 percent (12.6%) higher than that in Baton Rouge.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | |
| Baton Rouge | |
| New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner |