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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.87/hr |
| 32 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $95K | $45.58/hr |
| 33 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $94K | $45.33/hr |
| 34 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $94K | $44.99/hr |
| 35 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.6/hr |
| 36 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $93K | $44.54/hr |
| 37 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $93K | $44.5/hr |
| 38 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.31/hr |
| 39 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $91K | $43.85/hr |
| 40 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $91K | $43.6/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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