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Average salary by job family in Alexandria
| Management | $109,880 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $101,230 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $85,520 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $82,210 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,080 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $78,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $72,170 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,730 |
| Production | $56,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,090 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,060 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $49,770 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $49,720 |
| Protective Service | $49,350 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,100 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $41,210 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $38,840 |
| Sales and Related | $38,320 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,390 |
| Healthcare Support | $29,080 |
| Personal Care and Service | $29,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $25,120 |
Highest-paying jobs in Alexandria
- Physicians, All Other$343,530
- Chief Executives$190,690
- Lawyers$139,710
- Natural Sciences Managers$137,300
- Pharmacists$132,720
- Physician Assistants$131,290
- Industrial Production Managers$129,370
- Financial Managers$128,260
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$126,010
- General and Operations Managers$120,320
Most common jobs in Alexandria and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,960 | $25,490 | $22,590 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,170 | $83,360 | $81,680 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,050 | $35,670 | $36,190 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,650 | $30,930 | $28,660 |
| Cashiers | 1,520 | $26,200 | $26,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,490 | $22,820 | $21,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,420 | $35,020 | $32,340 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,040 | $120,320 | $98,360 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 980 | $22,980 | $22,080 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 960 | $33,790 | $31,920 |
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Cost of living in Alexandria
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 85.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $51,630 therefore buys what $60,255 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $171,604, 3.0 times the median household income of $56,492.
$171,604typical home value
$56,492median household income
85.7BEA price parity
150,593metro population
Take-home pay in Alexandria
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $28,840 | $24,872 | $2,073 |
| Median wage | $40,600 | $33,970 | $2,831 |
| Average wage | $51,630 | $42,502 | $3,542 |
| 75th percentile wage | $61,840 | $50,399 | $4,200 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Alexandria
Management18 jobs
- Chief Executives$191K
- Natural Sciences Managers$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- Financial Managers$128K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$126K
- General and Operations Managers$120K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$112K
- Managers, All Other$111K
- Construction Managers$107K
- Human Resources Managers$105K
- Sales Managers$97K
- Administrative Services Managers$97K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$94K
- Facilities Managers$94K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$78K
- Food Service Managers$60K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$344K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Physician Assistants$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Veterinarians$118K
- Physical Therapists$107K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$85K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Dental Hygienists$78K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$71K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Paramedics$54K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Surgical Technologists$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$46K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$35K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$35K
- Opticians, Dispensing$34K
- Psychiatric Technicians$30K
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Management Analysts$100K
- Project Management Specialists$88K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$79K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Accountants and Auditors$72K
- Logisticians$69K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Loan Officers$66K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59K
- Training and Development Specialists$51K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$73K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$72K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$60K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$56K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Production11 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Production Workers, All Other$34K
- Bakers$27K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$25K
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Electricians$55K
- Carpenters$48K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$39K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$81K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63K
- Healthcare Social Workers$59K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Counselors, All Other$51K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$40K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$38K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library13 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$67K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$59K
- Instructional Coordinators$58K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$53K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$86K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Firefighters$45K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$44K
- Security Guards$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Office and Administrative Support25 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$50K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$44K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Tellers$34K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Driver/Sales Workers$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$28K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$73K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$64K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$56K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$43K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$38K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$26K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$28K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$25K
- Cooks, Fast Food$24K
- Dishwashers$24K
- Bartenders$23K
- Food Preparation Workers$23K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$23K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$23K
- Waiters and Waitresses$22K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22K
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Salary in Alexandria: questions
What is a good salary in Alexandria?
Half of all workers in the Alexandria metro earn less than $40,600 and the average is $51,630. Earning more than $61,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Alexandria to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $59,783, because prices here are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alexandria?
Physicians, All Other ($343,530), Chief Executives ($190,690), Lawyers ($139,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Alexandria, LA (10780), all occupations and 227 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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