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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $73K | $35.06/hr |
| 72 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $72K | $34.73/hr |
| 73 | Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $72K | $34.46/hr |
| 74 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.68/hr |
| 75 | School Psychologists | Science | $69K | $33.18/hr |
| 76 | Cargo and Freight Agents | Office & Admin | $68K | $32.73/hr |
| 77 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $68K | $32.69/hr |
| 78 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $68K | $32.66/hr |
| 79 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.24/hr |
| 80 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $65K | $31.31/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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