Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,990/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $1,990 per week. This is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,098.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,443 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,990/week
Lafayette, LA
14% lower than the US average.
$2,098/week
Louisiana
8% lower than the US average.
$2,262/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,237/week
This is 11% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,990.
Houston, Texas
$2,033/week
This is 2% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,990.
Tomball, Texas
$1,919/week
This is 4% lower than the Lafayette average of $1,990.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Lafayette?
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Lafayette, LA, averaging $2,080 per week, followed by Labor and Delivery ($2,070). NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,879. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Nurses is $1,990 per week — NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care earns 5% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $2,080 | $2,879 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,070 | $2,309 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lafayette?
Voca Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,477 per week, followed by IntelliPro Group ($2,254) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,201). TravSource has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,879. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Nurses is $1,990 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 24% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Voca Healthcare | $2,477 | $2,477 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,201 | $2,201 |
| TravSource | $2,199 | $2,879 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,187 | $2,187 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,164 | $2,182 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,121 | $2,778 |
| LeaderStat | $2,118 | $2,130 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,114 | $2,309 |
| CoreMedical Group | $2,070 | $2,070 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
NICU RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 10 others
UP TO $2,879/wk
NICU RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 6 others
UP TO $2,167/wk
Medical Surgical RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 15 others
UP TO $2,167/wk
Med Surg RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing and 11 others
UP TO $2,167/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,187/wk
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