How much does a Forest Engineer make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Engineer in Lake Charles, LA is $70,376. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,725 to a high of $86,073, with most professionals earning between $62,707 and $78,592.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forest Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $55,725 Lake Charles,LA February 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $62,707 Lake Charles,LA February 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $70,376 Lake Charles,LA February 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $78,592 Lake Charles,LA February 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $86,073 Lake Charles,LA February 01, 2025
25% $62,707 10% $55,725 90% $86,073 75% $78,592 $70,376 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Forest Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Forest Engineer in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $62,707 to $78,592 with the average base salary of $70,376. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,717 to $81,923 with the average total cash compensation of $71,980.

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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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