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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Power Plant Engineer in Lake Charles, LA is $82,891. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,512 to $91,329, with most professionals earning between $70,705 and $99,011.

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Power Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $70,705 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $76,512 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $82,891 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $91,329 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $99,011 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $76,512 10% $70,705 90% $99,011 75% $91,329 $82,891 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Power Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Electronics Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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