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Wages by occupation in Lake Charles, LA
In Lake Charles, LA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $45,170 in May 2024, with 100,270 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Lake Charles, LA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $45,170 in May 2024, with 100,270 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $184,040 for Architectural and Engineering Managers, the lowest $15,230 for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners. The largest occupation by headcount is Cashiers with 3,070 jobs at a median of $24,640. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 120 | $184,040 | $134,540 | $218,110 | evidence → |
| Petroleum Engineers 17-2171 | 70 | $153,830 | $76,200 | $204,590 | evidence → |
| Chemists 19-2031 | 160 | $130,770 | $75,360 | $161,850 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 190 | $129,670 | $90,840 | $153,910 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 230 | $127,640 | $77,280 | $227,050 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 110 | $127,380 | $103,390 | $160,590 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 30 | $125,680 | $79,430 | $165,460 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 140 | $119,010 | $65,470 | $193,140 | evidence → |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 53-5021 | 160 | $113,350 | $57,690 | $133,960 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 40 | $112,990 | $81,400 | $187,320 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 60 | $111,770 | $79,750 | $180,740 | evidence → |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 17-2111 | 30 | $111,190 | $93,920 | $164,090 | evidence → |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 80 | $106,800 | $64,660 | $177,550 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 70 | $106,780 | $79,620 | $172,950 | evidence → |
| Gas Plant Operators 51-8092 | 530 | $105,030 | $83,400 | $105,090 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 280 | $104,500 | $67,880 | $158,950 | evidence → |
| Logisticians 13-1081 | 120 | $104,450 | $65,160 | $163,850 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 50 | $104,270 | $72,490 | $230,010 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 980 | $103,650 | $59,060 | $204,180 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 40 | $102,940 | $79,190 | $158,080 | evidence → |
| General and Operations Managers 11-1021 | 1,950 | $100,680 | $45,190 | $219,840 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 280 | $97,980 | $61,550 | $168,600 | evidence → |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071 | 80 | $96,910 | $51,520 | $167,250 | evidence → |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 50 | $96,910 | $58,290 | $131,390 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 70 | $95,180 | $52,000 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 140 | $93,560 | $65,560 | $144,660 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 140 | $92,870 | $64,480 | $158,000 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 1,470 | $92,110 | $78,080 | $138,300 | evidence → |
| Occupational Therapists 29-1122 | 90 | $90,760 | $43,150 | $133,440 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 50 | $90,160 | $50,030 | $193,090 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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