How much does a production make in Lake Charles?
$61,420a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $61,420Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| Median | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $77,880 | $37.44 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.59 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for productions.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,630 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,620 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,510 |
| Slidell, LA | $53,370 |
| Houma, LA | $51,410 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,880 |
Related jobs in Lake Charles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postal Service Clerk | $62,610 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $58,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $54,960 |
| Dispatcher | $51,390 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $50,170 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $47,280 |
| Court | $46,660 |
| Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $45,400 |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $44,830 |
| Bookkeeping | $44,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Lake Charles?
The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $29.53 ($61,420 a year).
Do productions make more in Lake Charles than the national average?
Yes: $61,420 against $59,650 nationally, 3% more.
How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $60,120, so Lake Charles pays 2% more.
Where does Lake Charles rank for production pay?
79 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 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.