Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,048/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $2,048 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,262.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,048/week

Lafayette, LA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities

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Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,237/week

This is 11% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,990.

Metairie, Louisiana

$2,108/week

This is 6% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,990.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$1,836/week

This is 8% lower than the Lafayette average of $1,990.

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