Top Paying Jobs in Alexandria, LA
Alexandria, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,330 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($349,010), Pharmacists ($134,340), Physician Assistants ($132,710). The cost of living index is 85.69 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $994/month.
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Avg. median salary
85.69
Cost of living index
$994
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Alexandria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $349K | $167.8/hr |
| 2 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.59/hr |
| 3 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $133K | $63.8/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $125K | $60.23/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $123K | $59.17/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $122K | $58.54/hr |
| 7 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $112K | $53.88/hr |
| 9 | Lawyers | Legal | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $107K | $51.46/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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