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Cost Estimators Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$74,570

Mean: $75,540

~$58,165 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$35.85

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$2,502
Social Security-$4,623
Medicare-$1,081
Effective Tax Rate18.3%

Monthly Take-Home

$5,078

Annual Take-Home

$60,937

Monthly Budget in Lake Charles

Housing / Rent$1,35027%
Food & Groceries$4008%
Transportation$3507%
Utilities$1804%
Healthcare$2505%
Remaining / Savings$2,54850%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$74,570(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$56,980

Median

$74,570

75th %

$96,030

Median is in the 45th percentile of the typical range

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About Cost Estimators salaries in Lake Charles, LA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cost estimators in Lake Charles, LA is $74,570. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $56,980 (25th percentile) to $96,030 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $35.85 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cost estimators in Lake Charles?

The median salary is $74,570 per year. The mean (average) salary is $75,540.

How much does a cost estimators make per hour in Lake Charles?

The estimated hourly rate is $35.85 per hour.

What is the salary range for cost estimators in Lake Charles?

Salaries typically range from $56,980 (25th percentile) to $96,030 (75th percentile).