Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lake Charles
277 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lake Charles belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $284,440.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 1,950 | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $15,080 | 880 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $18,280 | 550 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $20,470 | 160 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,770 | 310 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,930 | 430 | |
| 7 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $21,580 | 40 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $21,820 | 240 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,500 | 2,350 | |
| 10 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,000 | 2,140 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $284,440 | 60 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $191,250 | 150 |
| Chemical Engineers | $136,810 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $136,800 | 200 |
| Pharmacists | $133,720 | 220 |
| Electrical Engineers | $129,940 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineers | $129,260 | 180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,460 | 180 |
| Chemists | $128,330 | 180 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,160 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $126,090 | 110 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $125,670 | 70 |
| Sales Managers | $124,580 | 160 |
| Financial Managers | $123,450 | 240 |
| Software Developers | $120,940 | 100 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $119,630 | 150 |
| Veterinarians | $115,210 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $114,470 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,460 | 70 |
| Construction Managers | $108,590 | 360 |
| Chief Executives | $108,200 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $105,370 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $103,550 | 800 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $102,310 | 740 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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