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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.65/hr |
| 72 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $61K | $29.5/hr |
| 73 | Logging Equipment Operators | Farming & Fishing | $60K | $29.04/hr |
| 74 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.92/hr |
| 75 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $60K | $28.85/hr |
| 76 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $60K | $28.81/hr |
| 77 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $59K | $28.27/hr |
| 78 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $58K | N/A |
| 79 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $58K | N/A |
| 80 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $58K | $27.76/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alexandria
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$994/mo
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