SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · 9 metro areas compared
At $34,390, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social and Human Service Assistants, 25.1% beneath the national figure of $45,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,390, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social and Human Service Assistants, 25.1% beneath the national figure of $45,930. Pay ranges from under $26,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,950 to $44,260.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $37,790. Of the 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 182nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,530 | −42.2% |
| 25th | $27,950 | −39.1% |
| Median (50th) | $34,390 | −25.1% |
| 75th | $44,260 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $56,000 | +21.9% |
| Mean | $37,190 | −19.0% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $37,790 | 370 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $37,140 | 810 | |
| 3 | Slidell | $36,710 | 130 | |
| 4 | Houma | $36,090 | 170 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $36,070 | 150 | |
| 6 | New Orleans | $35,900 | 700 | |
| 7 | Hammond | $35,870 | 40 | |
| 8 | Shreveport | $34,940 | 190 | |
| 9 | Monroe | $30,580 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alexandria run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $34,390 goes as far as $38,991 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,991US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,390 a year, 25.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,530 to $56,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $37,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Alexandria, LA?
The median annual wage is $34,390, or $16.53 per hour, 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 $45,930, so pay in Alexandria, LA is 25.1% 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 $56,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,530 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 Lafayette, at $37,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 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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