How much does a Bobcat Operator make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bobcat Operator in Lake Charles, LA is $76,580. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,872 to $87,283, with most professionals earning between $52,302 and $97,028.

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Bobcat Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $52,302 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $63,872 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $76,580 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $87,283 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $97,028 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $63,872 10% $52,302 90% $97,028 75% $87,283 $76,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bobcat Operator in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Bobcat Operator ranges from $63,872 to $87,283 with the average base salary of $76,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,830 to $90,837 with the average total cash compensation of $78,601.

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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