Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,955/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $1,955 per week. This is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,013.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 519 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,955/week

Lafayette, LA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,013/week

Louisiana

8% lower than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities

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Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,023/week

This is 3% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,955.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,605/week

This is 22% lower than the Lafayette average of $1,955.

Jackson, Mississippi

$1,923/week

This is 2% lower than the Lafayette average of $1,955.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Lafayette?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Telemetry$2,076$2,094
OR - Operating Room$1,991$2,823
Perioperative$1,991$2,823
Med Surg$1,953$2,234
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lafayette?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Advantis Medical$2,414$2,861
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,375$2,375
Healthcare Support$2,183$2,183
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,146$2,146
Go Healthcare$2,139$2,139
GLC On-The-Go$2,132$2,234
ALOIS Healthcare$2,119$2,119
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,111$2,111
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,092$2,823
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,074$2,074

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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