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How much does an installation make in Lake Charles?

$55,940a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $26.89 an hour or $4,662 a month.

Hourly
$26.89
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
56 of 354
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,960Median: $55,940Highest 10%: $107,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,960$13.44
25th$37,150$17.86
Median$55,940$26.89
75th$68,910$33.13
90th$107,700$51.80

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for installations.

Alexandria, LA$63,050
New Orleans, LA$56,160
Baton Rouge, LA$55,050
Houma, LA$48,720
Lafayette, LA$48,500
Shreveport, LA$48,450
Monroe, LA$47,360
Slidell, LA$47,140
Hammond, LA$47,060
Installation salary in Louisiana Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Lake Charles

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$94,280
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,190
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$77,870
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$76,070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,780
Maintenance Worker$62,480
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,870
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,410
Heating$47,360
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,210
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Lake Charles?

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $26.89 ($55,940 a year).

Do installations make more in Lake Charles than the national average?

Yes: $55,940 against $49,230 nationally, 14% more.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $50,660, so Lake Charles pays 10% more.

Where does Lake Charles rank for installation pay?

56 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Lake Charles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,700 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.