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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $77K | $36.99/hr |
| 62 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.57/hr |
| 63 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $76K | $36.34/hr |
| 64 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.33/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $76K | $36.32/hr |
| 66 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.14/hr |
| 67 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.85/hr |
| 68 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $74K | $35.68/hr |
| 69 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $74K | $35.42/hr |
| 70 | Gambling Managers | Management | $73K | $35.29/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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