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.
$79K
Avg. median salary
85.69
Cost of living index
$994
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Alexandria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $105K | $50.28/hr |
| 12 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 13 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $103K | $49.44/hr |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.3/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $100K | $48.19/hr |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | Management | $100K | $48.03/hr |
| 17 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.35/hr |
| 18 | Construction Managers | Management | $98K | $47.31/hr |
| 19 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $98K | $47.29/hr |
| 20 | Software Developers | Technology | $96K | $45.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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