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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Chief Executives | Management | $108K | $52.02/hr |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $105K | $50.66/hr |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | Management | $104K | $49.79/hr |
| 24 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $49.19/hr |
| 25 | Lawyers | Legal | $102K | $48.89/hr |
| 26 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $101K | $48.74/hr |
| 27 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.71/hr |
| 28 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $100K | N/A |
| 29 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.03/hr |
| 30 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $98K | $46.99/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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