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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Lake Charles, LA is $41,580. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,030 to $46,974, with most professionals earning between $30,976 and $51,885.

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Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $30,976 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $36,030 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $41,580 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $46,974 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $51,885 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $36,030 10% $30,976 90% $51,885 75% $46,974 $41,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Transit Operator in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $36,030 to $46,974 with the average base salary of $41,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,034 to $47,000 with the average total cash compensation of $41,615.

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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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