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Videographer Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median videographer salary in Lafayette, LA is $54,560 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 3.3% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$54,560
vs State Avg
$-1,860
vs National
$-7,440
Cost of Living
88%

Videographer Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level videographer earns around $33,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $92,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$33,440
$-4,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$56,320
$-7,680 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$92,400
$-12,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $30,800
25th Percentile $40,480
Median (50th) $54,560
75th Percentile $74,800
90th Percentile $98,560

Videographer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$60,760
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$57,040
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$53,320
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$52,700
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Videographer in Lafayette

Education

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

Key Skills

Video ProductionPremiere ProAfter EffectsLightingAudio RecordingStorytelling

Job Outlook

Nationally, videographer employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Lafayette may vary based on local industry and population growth.