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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $89K | $42.74/hr |
| 42 | Chemical Technicians | Science | $89K | $42.68/hr |
| 43 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.65/hr |
| 44 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $88K | $42.28/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $84K | N/A |
| 46 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.42/hr |
| 47 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.31/hr |
| 48 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $84K | $40.23/hr |
| 49 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $83K | $39.76/hr |
| 50 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.72/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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