May 2025 OEWS · Louisiana
Highest-paying jobs in Alexandria, LA
All-occupations median
$40,600
- 10th percentile
- $21,750
- 25th percentile
- $28,840
- Median
- $40,600
- 75th percentile
- $61,840
- 90th percentile
- $90,210
- Mean
- $51,630
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 60,000.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 85.686, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.

Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 160 | $237,750 | $349,010 | $543,260 |
| Pharmacists | 220 | $110,630 | $134,340 | $154,910 |
| Physician Assistants | 50 | $50,530 | $132,710 | $179,070 |
| Chief Executives | 50 | $45,670 | $125,270 | $438,450 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 230 | $99,460 | $123,080 | $134,990 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 50 | $79,180 | $121,750 | $163,480 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 70 | $82,680 | $115,920 | $214,040 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 50 | $78,530 | $112,060 | $182,930 |
| Lawyers | 200 | $56,430 | $108,720 | $234,830 |
| Financial Managers | 170 | $74,680 | $107,030 | $202,680 |
| Veterinarians | 30 | $76,830 | $104,580 | $162,070 |
| Physical Therapists | 160 | $62,830 | $103,380 | $156,000 |
| Power Plant Operators | 40 | $50,210 | $102,830 | $112,840 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 380 | $73,210 | $102,550 | $166,930 |
| Human Resources Managers | 30 | $70,210 | $100,240 | $158,150 |
| Managers, All Other | 350 | $57,200 | $99,890 | $178,410 |
| Occupational Therapists | 100 | $61,150 | $98,490 | $138,510 |
| Construction Managers | 80 | $61,070 | $98,410 | $163,540 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,040 | $50,450 | $98,360 | $201,570 |
| Software Developers | 50 | $69,830 | $95,510 | $128,700 |
| Engineers, All Other | 120 | $64,110 | $95,000 | $133,750 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 80 | $55,570 | $93,250 | $131,200 |
| Civil Engineers | 60 | $58,450 | $92,290 | $163,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 30 | $47,830 | $91,890 | $105,810 |
| Management Analysts | 100 | $61,410 | $91,560 | $147,930 |
| Facilities Managers | 40 | $63,780 | $91,170 | $119,400 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 40 | $71,810 | $87,980 | $100,920 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 70 | $51,820 | $87,880 | $142,970 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 30 | $72,300 | $87,760 | $125,140 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 90 | $48,770 | $86,940 | $122,930 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 90 | $58,130 | $86,640 | $129,630 |
| Sales Managers | 140 | $38,340 | $85,470 | $165,670 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 50 | $48,810 | $82,320 | $92,320 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,170 | $62,220 | $81,680 | $108,120 |
| Social Workers, All Other | 70 | $53,630 | $80,830 | $112,030 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 60 | $49,290 | $80,540 | $92,490 |
| Dental Hygienists | 80 | $48,080 | $80,330 | $95,030 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 210 | $65,520 | $79,820 | $97,410 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 30 | $50,730 | $78,240 | $99,240 |
| Project Management Specialists | 150 | $50,430 | $78,110 | $132,760 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Alexandria, LA?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Alexandria, LA is $40,600. Employment is 60,000.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Alexandria, LA?
Physicians, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $349,010, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Alexandria, LA.