SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · 9 metro areas compared
At $48,740, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, 32.3% beneath the national figure of $72,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,740, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, 32.3% beneath the national figure of $72,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,740 and $58,220. The lowest tenth earn under $48,740, while the highest tenth earn more than $65,580.
Employment stands at 610, or 10.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Shreveport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,740 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $48,740 | −32.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,740 | −32.3% |
| 75th | $58,220 | −19.2% |
| 90th | $65,580 | −9.0% |
| Mean | $55,880 | −22.4% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport | $62,040 | 1,090 | |
| 2 | Houma | $61,180 | 380 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $60,750 | 2,860 | |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $60,690 | 3,110 | |
| 5 | Slidell | $60,600 | 670 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $58,590 | 760 | |
| 7 | Hammond | $58,410 | 610 | |
| 8 | Lake Charles | $52,140 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | Lafayette | $47,750 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alexandria run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $48,740 goes as far as $55,261 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,261US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,740 a year, 32.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,740 to $65,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Shreveport, at $62,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Alexandria, LA?
The median annual wage is $48,740, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,040, so pay in Alexandria, LA is 32.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alexandria, LA earns more than $65,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Shreveport, at $62,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Alexandria, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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