May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
227 occupations
Across 227 occupations with published wages in Alexandria, physicians, all other record the highest median at $349,010 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Alexandria
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $349,010 | 160 | |
| 2 | Pharmacists | $134,340 | 220 | |
| 3 | Physician Assistants | $132,710 | 50 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $125,270 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | $123,080 | 230 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,750 | 50 | |
| 7 | Natural Sciences Managers | $115,920 | 70 | |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,060 | 50 | |
| 9 | Lawyers | $108,720 | 200 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $107,030 | 170 | |
| 11 | Veterinarians | $104,580 | 30 | |
| 12 | Physical Therapists | $103,380 | 160 | |
| 13 | Power Plant Operators | $102,830 | 40 | |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,550 | 380 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $100,240 | 30 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $99,890 | 350 | |
| 17 | Occupational Therapists | $98,490 | 100 | |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $98,410 | 80 | |
| 19 | General and Operations Managers | $98,360 | 1,040 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $95,510 | 50 | |
| 21 | Engineers, All Other | $95,000 | 120 | |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | $93,250 | 80 | |
| 23 | Civil Engineers | $92,290 | 60 | |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $91,890 | 30 | |
| 25 | Management Analysts | $91,560 | 100 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,960 | $22,590 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,170 | $81,680 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,050 | $36,190 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,650 | $28,660 |
| Cashiers | 1,520 | $26,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,490 | $21,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,420 | $32,340 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,040 | $98,360 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 980 | $22,080 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 960 | $31,920 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 750 |
| Bartenders | $17,840 | 160 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $20,730 | 480 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,120 | 120 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $21,690 | 280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,760 | 1,490 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,980 | 130 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,080 | 980 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,350 | 280 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $22,410 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.