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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $77K | $37.25/hr |
| 42 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.06/hr |
| 43 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.74/hr |
| 44 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $76K | $36.31/hr |
| 45 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $75K | $36.05/hr |
| 46 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $75K | $36/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $75K | $35.9/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | Public Safety | $75K | $35.9/hr |
| 49 | Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $75K | $35.84/hr |
| 50 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $73K | $35.06/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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