Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Lake Charles, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,427/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lake Charles, LA is $2,427 per week. This is equal to the Louisiana average
Last updated on September 13, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Lake Charles, LA compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Lake Charles, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,427/week
Lake Charles, LA
10% higher than the US average.
$2,427/week
Louisiana
10% higher than the US average.
$2,192/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities
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DeRidder, Louisiana
$1,965/week
This is 19% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,336.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,182/week
This is 7% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,336.
Tyler, Texas
$1,845/week
This is 27% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,336.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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26 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
L&D RN
- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Lake Area Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 25 others
UP TO $2,686/wk
Posted 5 days ago
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Travel Contract
L&D RN
- Lake Charles, LA
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,686/week
Posted 1 day ago
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Travel Contract
L&D RN
- Lake Charles, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,668/week
Posted 5 days ago
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Travel Contract
L&D RN
- Lake Charles, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs
$2,650/week
Posted 5 days ago
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Travel Contract
L&D RN
- Lake Charles, TX
- A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,628/week
Posted 4 days ago
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