Graphic Designers pay range in Lake Charles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,810 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Lake Charles earn between $38,730 and $59,060.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $59K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,660 | $4,138 | $23.88 |
| Median | $45,610 | $3,801 | $21.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,730 | $3,228 | $18.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,060 | $4,922 | $28.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Lake Charles vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Lake Charles earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($54,850) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $49,660 | $45,610 | $35,140 | $68,810 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $54,850 | $49,910 | $35,910 | $76,300 | 1,750 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Lake Charles
On the average salary of $49,660, a single filer in Lake Charles takes home about $40,978 a year, or $3,415 a month and $1,576 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lake Charles a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Charles area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $49,660 buys what about $57,844 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Charles ($45,700). A typical home costs $202,237, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lake Charles ranks 7th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($58,650).
- New Orleans$58,650
- Baton Rouge$55,530
- Shreveport$54,290
- Monroe$53,420
- Slidell$53,140
- Lafayette$49,790
- Lake Charles$49,660
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Lake Charles: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Lake Charles?
$23.88 an hour on average, and $21.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Lake Charles?
About $40,978 a year ($3,415 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,660.
Do graphic designers earn more in Lake Charles than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024; area Lake Charles, LA (29340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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