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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loader Operator in Lake Charles, LA is $37,874. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,970 to a high of $42,334, with most professionals earning between $35,307 and $40,209.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Loader Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $32,970 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $35,307 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $37,874 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $40,209 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $42,334 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $35,307 10% $32,970 90% $42,334 75% $40,209 $37,874 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Loader Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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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