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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $95K | $45.67/hr |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $93K | $44.83/hr |
| 23 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.37/hr |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $92K | $44.18/hr |
| 25 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 26 | Facilities Managers | Management | $91K | $43.83/hr |
| 27 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $88K | $42.3/hr |
| 28 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $88K | $42.25/hr |
| 29 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $88K | $42.19/hr |
| 30 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $87K | $41.8/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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