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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | Healthcare | $73K | $35.03/hr |
| 52 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $71K | $34.27/hr |
| 53 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $71K | $34.2/hr |
| 54 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.29/hr |
| 55 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $68K | $32.6/hr |
| 56 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.31/hr |
| 57 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.89/hr |
| 58 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $65K | $31.49/hr |
| 59 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.26/hr |
| 60 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.02/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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