Creative & Education Lake Charles, LA Pop. 80,000

Librarian Salary in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The median librarian salary in Lake Charles, LA is $52,623 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 5.5% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$52,623
vs State Avg
$-3,060
vs National
$-8,567
Cost of Living
86%

Librarian Salary in Lake Charles by Experience

In Lake Charles, an entry-level librarian earns around $36,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $75,680 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,120
$-5,880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$53,320
$-8,680 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$75,680
$-12,320 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lake Charles, LA

Percentile Lake Charles
10th Percentile $33,712
25th Percentile $42,140
Median (50th) $52,623
75th Percentile $66,392
90th Percentile $83,076

Librarian Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$59,966
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$56,295
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$53,847
Pop. 121,374
Shreveport, LA
$52,012
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Librarian in Lake Charles

Education

Most librarian positions require a master's degree. Lake Charles and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Information ScienceResearchCatalogingCommunity ProgrammingDigital LiteracyDatabase Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, librarian employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Lake Charles may vary based on local industry and population growth.