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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.62/hr |
| 12 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $126K | $60.42/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $125K | $59.9/hr |
| 14 | Financial Managers | Management | $123K | $59.35/hr |
| 15 | Software Developers | Technology | $121K | $58.14/hr |
| 16 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | Transportation | $120K | $57.51/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $115K | $55.39/hr |
| 18 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $114K | $55.03/hr |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $112K | $54.07/hr |
| 20 | Construction Managers | Management | $109K | $52.21/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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