Metro profile · CBSA 10780
Healthcare wages in Alexandria, LA
26 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
44
Across 26 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Alexandria
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
26 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $349,010 | $338,540 | 53 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,380 | $100,279 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,490 | $95,535 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $134,340 | $130,310 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $123,080 | $119,388 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,360 | $59,519 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,710 | $128,729 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,530 | $60,654 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,270 | $41,972 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $82,320 | $79,850 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,680 | $79,230 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $54,880 | $53,234 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $71,140 | $69,006 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,830 | $38,635 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $104,580 | $101,443 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $35,680 | $34,610 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,440 | $34,377 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,440 | $60,567 | 43 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $50,960 | $49,431 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $77,080 | $74,768 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $34,290 | $33,261 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $30,650 | $29,731 | 42 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $35,270 | $34,212 | 42 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,250 | $50,683 | 41 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $22,590 | $21,912 | 40 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $29,190 | $28,314 | 40 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Alexandria
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.