Accounting Cost in Lake Charles

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Lake Charles

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $61.43/hr $1,229 $2,457
Mid (3–5 yrs) $79.24/hr $1,585 $3,170
Senior (5–10 yrs) $117.53/hr $2,351 $4,701
Lead (10+ yrs) $165.36/hr $3,307 $6,614

Tax Preparer — Lake Charles

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $29.66/hr $593 $1,186
Mid (3–5 yrs) $41.87/hr $837 $1,675
Senior (5–10 yrs) $53.44/hr $1,069 $2,138
Lead (10+ yrs) $85.87/hr $1,717 $3,435

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