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Alexandria Employment

Employment and Industries in the Alexandria, Louisiana Area

Healthcare is the predominant industry in Alexandria. Jobs are also provided by companies in light manufacturing industries such as soap, chemicals and fertilizers. Jobs are also provided in the region by Union Tank Car Company, PlastiPak and Procter & Gamble. In addition, Alexandria is a notable distribution center for livestock, timber and farm products.

The employment sectors providing a significant percentage of jobs in Alexandria are healthcare, education, accommodation and food services, government, professional, scientific and technical services and social assistance. The largest occupation group is office and administrative employees.

The Central Louisiana Business Incubator offers a variety of services and resources for new companies. The incubator also helps existing businesses expand. An objective of the organization is to create high-paying new jobs in the region.

A list of the Alexandria region's major employers is provided below:

  • Rapides Parish School District
  • Rapides Healthcare System, LLC
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center
  • Christus Health Central Louisiana
  • Martco Limited Partnership
  • Parish of Rapides
  • City of Alexandria
  • Diocese of Alexandria
  • Golden Stock Enterprises, Inc
  • Afco Industries, Inc
  • St. Mary's Residential Training School
  • Lexington House
  • The Town Talk
  • Cenla Community Action, Committee, Incorporated
  • Gillory Bonding Service Inc
  • Bayou Health Care LLC
  • Timmons International, LLC
  • Ratcliff Construction Company LLC
  • Red River Bank
  • Central Louisiana Ambulatory Surgical Center, Inc
  • Procter & Gamble
  • International Paper
  • Dresser Industries
  • Boise Cascade
  • StarTek USA

Pertinent data about Alexandria, Louisiana: Ranked by Inc. Magazine as the 77th best place to conduct business out of a list of 393 of the nation's cities. In 2008 the cost of living index in the city was 82.5 and the national average is 100. Regarding the adult population, about 20% have acquired a bachelor's degree or better. In 2007 the estimated median household income in Alexandria was $32,000.

In Alexandria, Louisiana, companies are provided assistance from associations such as:

Those interested in staying up-to-date on Alexandria business and industry activities may want to visit the website thetowntalk.com.

Most Popular Jobs in Alexandria, Louisiana Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses2,28053,300$40,260 - 73,06024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education95038,040$30,530 - 48,42014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products54039,760$20,850 - 61,6408%51%
4Social and human service assistants24031,580$15,980 - 50,98034%58%
5Accountants and auditors23062,890$35,770 - 102,60018%79%
6Pharmacists22093,170$48,850 - 125,14022%97%
7Medical and health services managers19071,300$47,670 - 100,69016%57%
8Financial managers18064,650$35,730 - 103,44013%60%
9Community and social service specialists, all other16025,590$15,710 - 46,74025%58%
10Lawyers160104,200$55,150 - 11%99%
11Educational, vocational, and school counselors160 $ - 13%73%
12Medical and clinical laboratory technologists15048,570$34,320 - 62,32012%51%
13Managers, all other14057,020$34,090 - 96,8007%55%
14Education administrators, elementary and secondary school13063,870$47,990 - 81,7908%78%
15Sales managers13074,000$33,840 - 126,03010%69%
16Teachers and instructors, all other12045,290$22,190 - 71,6509%54%
17Medical and clinical laboratory technicians10026,550$21,800 - 35,47015%51%
18Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products10055,370$22,260 - 78,02012%51%
19Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation9045,740$26,510 - 67,2505%58%
20Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other9052,400$26,130 - 103,34015%72%
21Industrial engineers9067,610$42,670 - 114,03020%74%
22Child, family, and school social workers9042,080$24,880 - 63,01019%77%
23Physical therapists8090,210$71,640 - 107,17027%89%
24Civil engineers7073,200$55,200 - 96,81018%87%
25Occupational therapists6065,290$51,830 - 86,23023%90%
26Engineers, all other6052,390$28,780 - 81,8006%82%
27Computer programmers6041,930$18,920 - 57,1300%73%
28Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors6025,610$20,680 - 32,13034%73%
29Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school6033,450$15,470 - 47,22020%87%
30Medical and public health social workers6035,540$19,740 - 59,26024%77%
31Social and community service managers5061,070$36,780 - 90,32025%72%
32Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other5053,500$37,970 - 73,90017%56%
33Management analysts5058,270$29,950 - 85,79022%78%
34Training and development specialists5036,930$23,820 - 56,15018%56%
35Advertising sales agents5043,620$22,920 - 63,64020%56%
36Computer systems analysts5050,730$35,060 - 70,68029%68%
37Public relations specialists5048,830$36,230 - 72,26018%81%
38Physician assistants5074,270$39,520 - 87,67027%67%
39Computer specialists, all other5065,940$52,240 - 82,31015%68%
40Dietitians and nutritionists4050,880$33,490 - 65,3509%72%
41Veterinarians4062,830$44,410 - 80,54035%100%
42Network and computer systems administrators4057,280$39,250 - 94,97027%50%
43Surveyors4044,150$23,330 - 77,46024%82%
44Dentists, general40104,720$31,330 - 9%100%
45Architects, except landscape and naval3060,820$30,720 - 138,90018%88%
46Recreational therapists3039,320$27,070 - 60,4504%77%
47Floral designers3018,430$13,060 - 25,2900%55%
48Graphic designers3033,400$21,950 - 50,45010%55%
49Speech-language pathologists3060,440$47,030 - 78,47011%98%
50Chief executives30154,830$90,440 - 2%65%
51Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors3045,840$41,180 - 51,16014%54%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Cashiers2,12016,190$12,870 - 20,910-2%10%
2Retail salespersons1,96021,940$13,460 - 35,24012%25%
3Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,64020,770$14,050 - 30,6902%5%
4Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,35023,800$16,650 - 34,0901%18%
5Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,24019,750$13,850 - 29,53018%7%
6General and operations managers1,19080,140$37,410 - 155,2802%48%
7Food preparation workers1,07015,760$12,900 - 20,03015%7%
8Personal and home care aides1,06018,470$13,450 - 25,06051%10%
9Waiters and waitresses96014,930$12,740 - 18,09011%14%
10Maintenance and repair workers, general95030,050$14,730 - 50,96010%6%
11Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer94030,980$17,280 - 46,02010%4%
12First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers87035,060$21,770 - 51,4906%29%
13Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses86034,540$26,600 - 44,76014%7%
14Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks82028,780$17,320 - 40,42013%16%
15Office clerks, general82021,060$13,710 - 32,64013%19%
16Stock clerks and order fillers75021,250$13,460 - 31,850-7%8%
17Teacher assistants70014,980$12,860 - 18,14010%18%
18Home health aides65017,690$13,470 - 23,20049%7%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers63032,900$21,790 - 47,8204%25%
20Maids and housekeeping cleaners62015,400$12,870 - 19,12013%5%
21Correctional officers and jailers59037,890$22,850 - 52,59017%11%
22Receptionists and information clerks58019,530$13,810 - 26,93017%13%
23Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators57030,510$18,600 - 47,8808%3%
24Construction laborers55025,090$17,140 - 36,65011%5%
25Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food48016,780$12,930 - 25,26018%5%
26Executive secretaries and administrative assistants46031,920$21,720 - 46,97015%18%
27Electrical power-line installers and repairers45037,250$26,380 - 49,1607%6%
28Carpenters45031,970$22,290 - 41,63010%6%
29Cooks, institution and cafeteria43015,870$12,850 - 19,88011%5%
30Customer service representatives42028,630$18,140 - 40,64025%22%
31Truck drivers, light or delivery services42028,830$14,170 - 55,4608%4%
32First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers39026,110$16,980 - 38,83011%14%
33Child care workers38014,300$12,710 - 15,84018%15%
34Bus drivers, school37017,510$14,410 - 20,1209%4%
35Helpers--production workers36026,420$16,620 - 39,4400%4%
36Psychiatric aides34019,290$13,400 - 28,1700%7%
37Tellers32019,230$15,130 - 24,27014%16%
38Medical secretaries32021,280$16,680 - 27,79017%18%
39Cooks, restaurant30020,770$15,900 - 27,11012%5%
40Business operations specialists, all other30050,450$27,410 - 88,75021%49%
41First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers29045,580$29,050 - 69,0209%10%
42Industrial truck and tractor operators28030,560$20,730 - 41,860-1%2%
43First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers26028,720$18,340 - 42,66016%26%
44Automotive service technicians and mechanics26028,110$16,920 - 41,52014%4%
45Preschool teachers, except special education26018,780$13,110 - 24,89026%43%
46Driver/sales workers26030,330$20,270 - 47,810-4%4%
47First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers26054,010$30,860 - 80,2307%13%
48Cooks, fast food26015,240$12,930 - 18,6708%5%
49Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks25030,750$16,560 - 50,9804%6%
50First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives25047,240$34,640 - 65,4509%33%
51First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers23047,600$21,350 - 73,260-4%15%
52Personal care and service workers, all other23017,350$13,300 - 19,760-12%21%
53Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters22028,580$19,230 - 40,85012%3%
54Insurance sales agents22032,340$21,130 - 48,52013%45%
55Psychiatric technicians22021,320$15,010 - 32,660-2%16%
56Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers20022,730$14,750 - 36,24012%0%
57Healthcare support workers, all other20022,150$16,190 - 31,30016%10%
58Physicians and surgeons, all other200183,310$96,060 - 0%0%
59Security guards20023,310$15,630 - 38,91017%13%
60Loan officers20038,200$24,180 - 69,24012%49%
61Radiologic technologists and technicians20043,810$34,250 - 58,45015%25%
62Billing and posting clerks and machine operators20025,370$19,210 - 33,1804%15%
63Pharmacy technicians20025,920$18,550 - 36,48032%16%
64Medical assistants18023,450$15,460 - 32,12035%10%
65All other information and record clerks18034,580$22,610 - 47,000-12%21%
66Dishwashers17015,010$12,740 - 18,67010%3%
67Laundry and dry-cleaning workers17017,660$12,980 - 25,00010%5%
68Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters17044,540$31,110 - 53,76011%4%
69Painters, construction and maintenance16033,990$17,120 - 49,88012%6%
70Legal secretaries16027,020$18,730 - 37,37012%18%
71Kindergarten teachers, except special education15036,920$27,440 - 47,63016%43%
72Electricians15046,080$30,220 - 63,6407%7%
73Bill and account collectors15027,270$19,490 - 37,06023%13%
74Loan interviewers and clerks15020,980$14,380 - 28,4400%24%
75Postal service mail carriers150 1%11%
76Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines14032,890$22,200 - 50,63012%3%
77First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers14051,730$32,440 - 73,15013%25%
78Police and sheriff's patrol officers14031,010$15,780 - 44,34011%33%
79Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products14045,600$19,090 - 69,5100%42%
80Paralegals and legal assistants14036,130$26,560 - 52,29022%45%
81Interviewers, except eligibility and loan13021,890$17,440 - 27,82010%24%
82Bakers13022,450$14,580 - 34,76010%8%
83Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other13050,960$26,450 - 71,1608%9%
84Sales representatives, services, all other13039,800$26,090 - 53,30028%48%
85Logging equipment operators13035,080$28,110 - 42,9700%2%
86Production, planning, and expediting clerks13048,510$31,860 - 62,2504%30%
87Maintenance workers, machinery13035,660$23,800 - 55,5300%0%
88Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists13019,320$16,330 - 24,10012%6%
89Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop12015,010$12,800 - 18,57010%17%
90Counter and rental clerks12026,160$14,740 - 40,10023%16%
91Dental assistants11027,600$21,590 - 36,55029%9%
92Construction managers11061,070$37,110 - 104,43016%29%
93Medical records and health information technicians11030,880$18,230 - 49,66018%12%
94Meter readers, utilities10027,160$17,780 - 37,440-9%6%
95Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks10018,670$13,830 - 24,23017%14%
96First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers10030,200$19,010 - 40,58013%11%
97Helpers--carpenters10025,060$18,250 - 31,13012%3%
98Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance10028,100$21,450 - 35,5602%11%
99Switchboard operators, including answering service10020,360$14,510 - 28,830-7%10%
100Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers10039,120$27,280 - 59,6505%2%
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Jobs More Common Near Alexandria Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Logging equipment operators35,08013047.6
Psychiatric aides19,29034024.2
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers51,73014021
Psychiatric technicians21,32022019.2
Electrical power-line installers and repairers37,25045014.6
Personal care and service workers, all other17,35023010.6
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives47,2402508.4
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters28,5802207.9
Meter readers, utilities27,1601007.7
Correctional officers and jailers37,8905907.5
Personal and home care aides18,4701,0605.9
Maintenance workers, machinery35,6601305.3
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers28,7202605
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators30,5105704.1
Community and social service specialists, all other25,5901604
Helpers--carpenters25,0601003.6
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,7302003.5
Cooks, institution and cafeteria15,8704303.3
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses34,5408603.2
Food preparation workers15,7601,0703.1
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines32,8901403
Civil engineering technicians43,3101003
Healthcare support workers, all other22,1502002.7
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other50,9601302.5
Radiologic technologists and technicians43,8102002.4
Kindergarten teachers, except special education36,9201502.4
Bakers22,4501302.4
Bus drivers, school17,5103702.3
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists48,5701502.3
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants19,7501,2402.3
Registered nurses53,3002,2802.2
Pharmacists93,1702202.1
Helpers--production workers26,4203602.1
All other information and record clerks34,5801802.1
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers17,6601702
Social and human service assistants31,5802401.9
Home health aides17,6906501.9
Physicians and surgeons, all other183,3102001.9
Maintenance and repair workers, general30,0509501.9
Medical and health services managers71,3001901.8
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive23,8001,3501.8
General and operations managers80,1401,1901.8
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand20,7701,6401.8
Driver/sales workers30,3302601.8
Maids and housekeeping cleaners15,4006201.8
Elementary school teachers, except special education38,0409501.7
Medical secretaries21,2803201.7
Loan interviewers and clerks20,9801501.7
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians26,5501001.7
Educational, vocational, and school counselors 1601.7

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Alexandria, Louisiana Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other50,9601.41130
Teachers and instructors, all other45,2901.19120
Production, planning, and expediting clerks48,5101.19130
Driver/sales workers30,3301.16260
Counter and rental clerks26,1601.12120
Helpers--production workers26,4201.12360
Social and human service assistants31,5801.11240
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks30,7501.08250
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters28,5801.08220
Accountants and auditors62,8901.05230
Logging equipment operators35,0801.05130
All other information and record clerks34,5801.05180
Physicians and surgeons, all other183,3101.03200
Lawyers104,2001.02160
Industrial truck and tractor operators30,5601.02280
Correctional officers and jailers37,8901590
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,8301420
Painters, construction and maintenance33,9900.99160
Electricians46,0800.98150
Medical records and health information technicians30,8800.98110
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food16,7800.97480
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters44,5400.97170
Customer service representatives28,6300.96420
Cooks, restaurant20,7700.96300
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers54,0100.95260
Maintenance workers, machinery35,6600.95130
Bakers22,4500.93130
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers51,7300.93140
Stock clerks and order fillers21,2500.93750
Personal and home care aides18,4700.931,060
Security guards23,3100.92200
Pharmacy technicians25,9200.92200
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,7300.92200
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists48,5700.91150
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks28,7800.9820
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers47,6000.9230
Retail salespersons21,9400.91,960
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers17,6600.89170
Pharmacists93,1700.89220
Bill and account collectors27,2700.88150
Cooks, fast food15,2400.88260
Maintenance and repair workers, general30,0500.87950
Cashiers16,1900.872,120
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses34,5400.87860
Dishwashers15,0100.87170
Registered nurses53,3000.862,280
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers26,1100.86390
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products45,6000.86140
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand20,7700.861,640
Radiologic technologists and technicians43,8100.86200

Highest Paying Jobs in Alexandria, Louisiana Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other183,310200
Chief executives154,83030
Dentists, general104,72040
Lawyers104,200160
Pharmacists93,170220
Physical therapists90,21080
General and operations managers80,1401,190
Industrial production managers79,47050
Physician assistants74,27050
Sales managers74,000130
Civil engineers73,20070
Medical and health services managers71,300190
Administrative services managers70,07090
Industrial engineers67,61090
Cost estimators67,01080
Computer specialists, all other65,94050
Occupational therapists65,29060
Financial managers64,650180
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school63,870130
Accountants and auditors62,890230
Veterinarians62,83040
Anthropologists and archeologists62,030 
Social and community service managers61,07050
Construction managers61,070110
Architects, except landscape and naval60,82030
Speech-language pathologists60,44030
Management analysts58,27050
Network and computer systems administrators57,28040
Managers, all other57,020140
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators56,57080
Food service managers56,38040
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products55,370100
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers54,010260
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other53,50050
Registered nurses53,3002,280
Dental hygienists52,96040
Logisticians52,49030
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other52,40090
Engineers, all other52,39060
Diagnostic medical sonographers52,11030
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators51,96070
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers51,730140
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers51,340100
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other50,960130
Dietitians and nutritionists50,88040
Computer systems analysts50,73050
Business operations specialists, all other50,450300
Public relations specialists48,83050
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists48,570150
Production, planning, and expediting clerks48,510130

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