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Acadiana Region Total Regional Employment (2025)
299,862
Acadiana Region Median Annual Earnings (2025)
$41,219
Lafayette Parish Total Regional Employment (2025)
155,295
Lafayette Parish Median Annual Earnings (2025)
$42,627
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Acadiana Region
2021
5.2%
57.8%
2022
3.5%
58.1%
2023
3.5%
58.4%
2024
4.1%
58.1%
2025
4.1%
58.3%
January-March 2026
4.4%
58.4%
April 2026
3.7%
59.2%
May 2026
4.3%
58.7%
June 2026
4.7%
59%
July 2026
4.2%
58.7%
Source: Lightcast
Occupation Characteristics and Concentration
Acadiana Region
Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs | 10 Year Growth Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 34,062 | $37,873 | $19.91 | 1.05 | -5.97% | 494 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 29,218 | $37,345 | $21.8 | 1.16 | 17.46% | 1,722 |
| Sales and Related | 28,079 | $32,187 | $21.9 | 1.1 | -3.65% | 736 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 25,057 | $22,907 | $12.27 | 1.05 | 22.51% | 1,129 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,201 | $67,650 | $42.01 | 1.19 | 10.53% | 1,563 |
| Management | 19,300 | $87,749 | $51.13 | 0.85 | 26.69% | 1,198 |
| Production | 18,740 | $45,492 | $24.19 | 1.22 | 9.69% | 1,268 |
| Construction and Extraction | 18,467 | $48,177 | $25.87 | 1.37 | 3.88% | 751 |
| Healthcare Support | 16,936 | $27,747 | $14.04 | 1.13 | 16.61% | 1,476 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 16,050 | $48,718 | $25.94 | 1.38 | 9.29% | 767 |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics and Concentration
Acadiana Region
Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs | 2025 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 47,676 | $61,577 | 1.15 | 13.17% | 3620.42M |
| Government | 40,666 | $65,572 | 0.93 | 0.42% | 3038.99M |
| Retail Trade | 35,572 | $44,365 | 1.29 | 1.45% | 3435.95M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 24,586 | $24,512 | 0.99 | 15.53% | 1055.24M |
| Manufacturing | 23,531 | $86,680 | 1.06 | 12.87% | 3795.79M |
| Construction | 19,021 | $76,536 | 1.09 | 17.33% | 2280.23M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14,575 | $92,228 | 0.7 | 7.19% | 2108.17M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 13,992 | $57,303 | 0.81 | 11.35% | 1261.17M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 13,861 | $41,098 | 0.93 | -1.52% | 881.87M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 12,177 | $82,122 | 0.93 | 20.91% | 2048.16M |
Source: Lightcast
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Acadiana Region
Management
$58,899
$130,192
Legal
$49,754
$120,341
Computer and Mathematical
$56,639
$114,845
Architecture and Engineering
$59,377
$113,226
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$54,425
$95,302
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$51,299
$93,969
Business and Financial Operations
$49,386
$87,228
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$31,247
$68,036
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$37,158
$65,545
Construction and Extraction
$37,182
$63,783
Educational Instruction and Library
$43,469
$61,893
Community and Social Service
$35,817
$61,523
Production
$35,497
$60,798
Military-only
$27,159
$60,100
Protective Service
$31,109
$53,169
Transportation and Material Moving
$30,217
$50,046
Sales and Related
$24,567
$49,149
Office and Administrative Support
$30,874
$47,749
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$24,825
$47,028
Personal Care and Service
$20,997
$35,467
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$23,253
$35,321
Healthcare Support
$21,251
$32,286
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$19,045
$29,003
Source: Lightcast
Acadiana Region Employment Trend (All Occupations)
Source: Lightcast
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Acadiana Region
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Industry
Acadiana Region
Industry Sector | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,746 | -9.5% |
| Retail Trade | 1,712 | 29% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,194 | -6.9% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 658 | -4.6% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 657 | -4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 526 | -9.8% |
| Educational Services | 448 | -10% |
| Public Administration | 430 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 379 | 3.6% |
| Finance and Insurance | 266 | -21.5% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Top 20 Companies Currently Hiring
Acadiana Region
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 565 | 1,278% |
| LED Fast Start | 244 | 320.7% |
| Ochsner Health | 234 | -20.7% |
| Lafayette Economic Development Authority | 227 | 15.8% |
| CGI Deutschland | 135 | 25% |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System | 104 | -29.7% |
| Led Faststart | 94 | 123.8% |
| St. Francis Medical Center | 91 | -7.1% |
| UnitedHealth Group | 78 | -33.9% |
| Opelousas General Health System | 77 | 8.5% |
Source: Lightcast. Lafayette Economic Development Authority job openings listed reflect their Job Board, not jobs for the Lafayette Economic Development Authority itself.
Job Postings vs. Hires by Occupation
Acadiana Region Trailing 12-Months (click column headers to sort data)
Occupation | Total Postings | Total Hires | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 26,229 | 9,126 | 17,103 |
| Sales and Related | 13,701 | 18,611 | -4,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | 8,061 | 16,014 | -7,953 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 7,913 | 19,245 | -11,332 |
| Management | 7,893 | 6,151 | 1,742 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 6,523 | 6,811 | -288 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 5,684 | 32,130 | -26,446 |
| Healthcare Support | 4,659 | 12,282 | -7,623 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 4,387 | 4,956 | -569 |
| Production | 4,071 | 9,378 | -5,307 |
Top 20 Skills in Demand by Frequency in Job Postings
Acadiana Region
Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Merchandising | 1,287 | 41.4% |
| Lifting Ability | 1,182 | -9.4% |
| Nursing | 1,020 | -5% |
| Cash Register | 849 | 99.8% |
| Cash Handling | 835 | 130% |
| Stocking Merchandise | 707 | |
| Workflow Management | 699 | 11.3% |
| Visual Merchandising | 644 | |
| Medical Privacy | 630 | -8% |
| Dollies | 573 | 190.9% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Experience Level
Acadiana Region
Source: Lightcast
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