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How much does a maintenance worker make in Lake Charles?

$62,480a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $30.04 an hour or $5,207 a month.

Hourly
$30.04
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
73 of 198
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $62,480Highest 10%: $98,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,220$15.01
25th$44,700$21.49
Median$62,480$30.04
75th$88,320$42.46
90th$98,660$47.43

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Baton Rouge, LA$83,170
Monroe, LA$66,200
New Orleans, LA$61,720
Hammond, LA$58,620
Lafayette, LA$46,590
Maintenance Worker salary in Louisiana Maintenance Worker 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
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,870
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,410
Installation$55,940
Heating$47,360
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,210
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Lake Charles?

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $30.04 ($62,480 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Lake Charles than the national average?

Yes: $62,480 against $60,850 nationally, 3% more.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $62,640, so Lake Charles pays 0% more.

Where does Lake Charles rank for maintenance worker pay?

73 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Lake Charles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,660 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.