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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Lake Charles?

$37,440a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.

Hourly
$18.00
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
220 of 317
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,390Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $54,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,390$14.13
25th$32,820$15.78
Median$37,440$18.00
75th$47,060$22.63
90th$54,080$26.00

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

New Orleans, LA$39,250
Shreveport, LA$37,680
Houma, LA$36,830
Baton Rouge, LA$36,770
Lafayette, LA$36,280
Slidell, LA$34,510
Monroe, LA$33,980
Helpers--Production Worker salary in Louisiana Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lake Charles

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$102,300
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,560
Machinist$75,580
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$74,220
Welder$72,920
Inspector$63,570
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,270
Production Worker$46,590
Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,590
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$36,100
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Lake Charles?

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).

Do helpers--production workers make more in Lake Charles than the national average?

No: $37,440 against $39,070 nationally, 4% less.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $36,400, so Lake Charles pays 3% more.

Where does Lake Charles rank for helpers--production worker pay?

220 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Lake Charles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,080 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.