Transportation & Logistics Lafayette, LA Pop. 121,374

Operations Manager Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median operations manager salary in Lafayette, LA is $91,212 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 3.3% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$91,212
vs State Avg
$-3,110
vs National
$-12,438
Cost of Living
88%

Operations Manager Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level operations manager earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $154,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,560
$-7,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$93,280
$-12,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$154,000
$-21,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $51,040
25th Percentile $66,880
Median (50th) $91,212
75th Percentile $123,200
90th Percentile $162,800

Operations Manager Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$101,577
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$95,358
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$89,139
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$88,103
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Operations Manager in Lafayette

Education

Most operations manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Lafayette and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Lafayette may vary based on local industry and population growth.