How much does a Ghost Writer make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Lake Charles, LA is $51,501. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,018 to a high of $59,641, with most professionals earning between $47,061 and $55,762.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $43,018 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $47,061 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $51,501 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $55,762 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $59,641 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $47,061 10% $43,018 90% $59,641 75% $55,762 $51,501 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Ghost Writer ?

A ghostwriter is a person who writes under someone else's name with their consent. Celebrities often employ ghostwriters to produce autobiographies. Ghost Writer or Ghostwriter may also refer to:...

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  1. This Job:

    Ghost Writer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Writer 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 Ghost Writer in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $47,061 to $55,762 with the average base salary of $51,501. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,061 to $55,762 with the average total cash compensation of $51,501.

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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

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