LA · Lake Charles · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Lake Charles area centers on $37.62 per hour, or about $78,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.25 and the upper quarter over $45.00. That ranks 296th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 136th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lake Charles. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lake Charles.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Lake Charles, LA

The metro median is 1% below the Louisiana statewide median of $37.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,610 registered nurses employed in the Lake Charles metro area, 26.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.88$64,23031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.25$67,08028% below U.S. median
Median$37.62$78,24016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.00$93,600in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$56.40$117,31025% above U.S. median

How Lake Charles ranks

  • 296th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 136th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Louisiana metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lake Charles

  • Overall prices in Lake Charles run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 51.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.62 median hour buys what $43.82 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,354
  • Per year: $67,716
  • Per month: $5,643

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lake Charles metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Telehealth / Triage Nurse roles in Louisiana

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Hospitals in Lake Charles

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lake Charles.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Port Arthur, TX46 mi$39.03/hr55,799
Beaumont, TX56 mi$39.03/hr112,893
Baytown, TX109 mi$47.02/hr86,004
Texas City, TX114 mi$47.02/hr57,875
Pasadena, TX122 mi$47.02/hr149,617
League City, TX124 mi$47.02/hr118,456

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Louisiana

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Louisiana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Lake Charles, LA?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Lake Charles metro area have a median pay of $37.62 per hour, about $78,240 a year. The middle half earn between $32.25 and $45.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lake Charles a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Lake Charles ranks 136th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 296th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Lake Charles?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lake Charles, led by Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Lake Charles as a telehealth / triage nurse?

Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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Low$34Median$46.97High$57

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3Open now: 1 Telehealth RN roles

  1. HSPC Afterhours Triage Nurse - PTPermanent
    $34.00–$36.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Baton Rouge, LA · posted 15 days ago

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