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How much does a production worker make in Lake Charles?

$46,590a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.

Hourly
$22.40
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
60 of 313
Jobs in the area
590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $46,590Highest 10%: $62,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,680$17.63
25th$42,260$20.32
Median$46,590$22.40
75th$61,720$29.67
90th$62,830$30.21

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Slidell, LA$63,070
Baton Rouge, LA$46,400
Houma, LA$45,410
New Orleans, LA$44,520
Shreveport, LA$44,260
Monroe, LA$39,280
Hammond, LA$39,150
Lafayette, LA$38,470
Alexandria, LA$31,790
Production Worker salary in Louisiana 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
Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,590
Helpers--Production Worker$37,440
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$36,100
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $22.40 ($46,590 a year).

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

Yes: $46,590 against $40,110 nationally, 16% more.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $45,210, so Lake Charles pays 3% more.

Where does Lake Charles rank for production worker pay?

60 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,830 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.