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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $87K | $41.66/hr |
| 32 | Sales Managers | Management | $85K | $41.09/hr |
| 33 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $82K | $39.58/hr |
| 34 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.27/hr |
| 35 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $81K | $38.86/hr |
| 36 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.72/hr |
| 37 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.62/hr |
| 38 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $80K | N/A |
| 39 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.62/hr |
| 40 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.55/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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