High-paying nursing jobs in Lafayette

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 333 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $34,617 and $248,741 per year. Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Lafayette, LA.

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Updated Sep 30, 2026
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Lafayette, LA
Louisiana
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Lafayette

$248,741 per year

Louisiana

$231,724 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Lafayette

$130,930 per year

Louisiana

$137,110 per year

Registered Nurse

Lafayette

$1,975 per week

Louisiana

$1,629 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Lafayette

$1,956 per week

Louisiana

$2,067 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Lafayette

$1,955 per week

Louisiana

$1,999 per week

Travel Nurse

Lafayette

$1,955 per week

Louisiana

$2,040 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Lafayette

$1,875 per week

Louisiana

$1,877 per week

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Lafayette

$42.26 per hour

Louisiana

$44.84 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lafayette

$26.52 per hour

Louisiana

$27.56 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Lafayette

$15.33 per hour

Louisiana

$14.86 per hour

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