How much does a Jail Nurse make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in Lake Charles, LA is $109,057. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,525 to $117,705, with most professionals earning between $90,847 and $125,579.

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Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $90,847 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $99,525 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $109,057 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $117,705 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $125,579 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $99,525 10% $90,847 90% $125,579 75% $117,705 $109,057 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Jail Nurse in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $99,525 to $117,705 with the average base salary of $109,057. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,525 to $117,705 with the average total cash compensation of $109,057.

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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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