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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $31/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $64K | $30.53/hr |
| 63 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $63K | $30.42/hr |
| 64 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Science | $63K | $30.42/hr |
| 65 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.31/hr |
| 66 | Food Service Managers | Management | $63K | $30.28/hr |
| 67 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $63K | $30.06/hr |
| 68 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $62K | $30.02/hr |
| 69 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.91/hr |
| 70 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $62K | $29.82/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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