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Systems Administrator Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median systems administrator salary in Lafayette, LA is $71,240 per year, which is 16% below the national median and 3.4% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$71,240
vs State Avg
$-2,545
vs National
$-13,570
Cost of Living
88%

Systems Administrator Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level systems administrator earns around $46,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $105,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$46,200
$-8,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$72,240
$-13,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$105,000
$-20,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $43,680
25th Percentile $56,280
Median (50th) $71,240
75th Percentile $90,720
90th Percentile $110,880

Systems Administrator Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$79,721
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$74,633
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$69,544
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$68,696
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Systems Administrator in Lafayette

Education

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

Key Skills

LinuxWindows ServerActive DirectoryNetworkingVirtualizationScripting

Job Outlook

Nationally, systems administrator employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Lafayette may vary based on local industry and population growth.