Top Paying Jobs in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 27,660 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($284,440), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($191,250), Chemical Engineers ($136,810). The cost of living index is 85.85 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,217/month.
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Avg. median salary
85.85
Cost of living index
$1,217
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Highest paying careers in Lake Charles
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $284K | $136.75/hr |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $191K | $91.95/hr |
| 3 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $137K | $65.77/hr |
| 4 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $137K | $65.77/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.29/hr |
| 6 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.47/hr |
| 7 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.76/hr |
| 9 | Chemists | Science | $128K | $61.7/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $127K | $61.13/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Lake Charles
Cost of living vs. national average-14.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,217/mo
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