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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lake Charles
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $63K | $30.49/hr |
| 92 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Transportation | $63K | $30.37/hr |
| 93 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.35/hr |
| 94 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.1/hr |
| 95 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $30.04/hr |
| 96 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.68/hr |
| 97 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $61K | $29.53/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $61K | $29.51/hr |
| 99 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $61K | $29.12/hr |
| 100 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $60K | $28.86/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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