Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$27.69/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $27.69 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Louisiana average of $31.10.

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Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages

$27.69/hour

Lafayette, LA

60% lower than the US average.

$31.10/hour

Louisiana

42% lower than the US average.

$44.31/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities

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Beaumont, Texas

$34/hour

This is 13% higher than the Lafayette average of $29.30.

Houston, Texas

$39/hour

This is 25% higher than the Lafayette average of $29.30.

Conroe, Texas

$39/hour

This is 25% higher than the Lafayette average of $29.30.

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