Engineering Lake Charles, LA Pop. 80,000

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The median nuclear engineer salary in Lake Charles, LA is $103,527 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 5.5% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$103,527
vs State Avg
$-6,019
vs National
$-16,853
Cost of Living
86%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Lake Charles by Experience

In Lake Charles, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $67,080, while experienced professionals earn up to $147,920 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$67,080
$-10,920 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$104,920
$-17,080 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$147,920
$-24,080 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lake Charles, LA

Percentile Lake Charles
10th Percentile $65,360
25th Percentile $82,560
Median (50th) $103,527
75th Percentile $127,280
90th Percentile $153,080

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$117,972
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$110,750
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$105,934
Pop. 121,374
Shreveport, LA
$102,323
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Lake Charles

Education

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

Key Skills

Nuclear PhysicsReactor DesignSafety AnalysisRadiation ProtectionMATLABRegulatory Compliance

Job Outlook

Nationally, nuclear engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Lake Charles may vary based on local industry and population growth.