May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA
277 occupations
Across 277 occupations with published wages in Lake Charles, physicians, all other record the highest median at $284,440 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lake Charles
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $284,440 | 60 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $191,250 | 150 | |
| 4 | Chemical Engineers | $136,810 | 100 | |
| 5 | Industrial Production Managers | $136,800 | 200 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $133,720 | 220 | |
| 7 | Electrical Engineers | $129,940 | 70 | |
| 8 | Industrial Engineers | $129,260 | 180 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,460 | 180 | |
| 10 | Chemists | $128,330 | 180 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $127,160 | 40 | |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineers | $126,090 | 110 | |
| 13 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $125,670 | 70 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $124,580 | 160 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $123,450 | 240 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $120,940 | 100 | |
| 17 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $119,630 | 150 | |
| 18 | Veterinarians | $115,210 | 60 | |
| 19 | Dentists, General | $114,470 | 90 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,460 | 70 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $108,590 | 360 | |
| 22 | Chief Executives | $108,200 | 60 | |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $105,370 | 50 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $103,550 | 800 | |
| 25 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | $102,310 | 740 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,840 | $27,480 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,620 | $28,780 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,460 | $90,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,350 | $22,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,140 | $101,370 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,140 | $23,000 |
| Construction Laborers | 2,130 | $45,240 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,950 | $15,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 1,940 | $23,380 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,780 | $56,290 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 1,950 |
| Gambling Dealers | $15,080 | 880 |
| Bartenders | $18,280 | 550 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $20,470 | 160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,770 | 310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,930 | 430 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $21,580 | 40 |
| Childcare Workers | $21,820 | 240 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,500 | 2,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,000 | 2,140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.