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.

Jobs in Alexandria

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations60380$40,410$19.43100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations8760$33,140$15.9313.75
3Sales and Related Occupations6160$29,740$14.39.5
4Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations5260$65,960$31.715.85
5Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations4840$20,730$9.978.7
6Transportation and Material Moving Occupations4490$33,110$15.926.7
7Educational Instruction and Library Occupations4430$40,220$19.336
8Healthcare Support Occupations4170$22,990$11.052.85
9Production Occupations3150$41,460$19.935.6
10Construction and Extraction Occupations2990$41,390$19.94.6
11Management Occupations2540$91,180$43.846.35
12Cashiers2470$20,020$9.622.2
13Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations2370$43,180$20.763.75
14Business and Financial Operations Occupations2150$58,810$28.275.35
15Home Health and Personal Care Aides2130$19,380$9.320
16Personal Care and Service Occupations2030$28,190$13.554.65
17Registered Nurses1870$66,670$32.051.95
18Protective Service Occupations1660$44,920$21.62.2
19Office Clerks, General1560$26,420$12.71.9
20Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations1470$24,830$11.943.6
21Retail Salespersons1470$26,770$12.872.7
22Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1360$27,920$13.421.8
23Community and Social Service Occupations1350$43,590$20.961.75
24Food Preparation Workers1150$18,690$8.980.5
25Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1090$29,410$14.141.4
26Fast Food and Counter Workers1040$18,380$8.842.45
27Nursing Assistants960$22,880$110.95
28Waiters and Waitresses880$18,010$8.661.65
29First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers800$46,110$22.170.95
30Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses800$40,380$19.410.5
31Architecture and Engineering Occupations770$69,800$33.561.7
32General and Operations Managers770$107,560$51.711.5
33Customer Service Representatives750$30,110$14.481.75
34First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers720$39,400$18.940.95
35Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks710$38,060$18.31.05
36Maintenance and Repair Workers, General710$33,740$16.220.9
37Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other710$60,600$29.130.7
38Construction Laborers680$31,660$15.220.9
39Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products650$50,700$24.380.85
40Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners640$23,700$11.391.5
41Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants600$39,590$19.030.35
42Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers600$42,410$20.391.2
43Receptionists and Information Clerks580$25,300$12.160.7
44Light Truck Drivers560$35,570$17.10.6
45Stockers and Order Fillers520$22,970$11.041.25
46Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations500$67,830$32.610.8
47Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers490$38,700$18.60.4
48First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers460$30,810$14.810.6
49Childcare Workers440$20,120$9.670.7
50Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners420$18,940$9.110.9
51Legal Occupations390$62,210$29.910.8
52First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers380$65,440$31.460.4
53Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers350$33,210$15.970.3
54Accountants and Auditors340$66,260$31.860.9
55Correctional Officers and Jailers340$54,160$26.040.25
56Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations330$44,680$21.481.8
57Computer and Mathematical Occupations320$61,140$29.43
58Cooks, Fast Food320$20,030$9.630.3
59Social and Human Service Assistants290$27,900$13.420.3
60Tellers290$26,470$12.730.25
61Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators280$38,560$18.540.25
62Production Workers, All Other280$37,230$17.90.15
63Billing and Posting Clerks270$33,870$16.280.3
64Cooks, Restaurant270$24,240$11.650.9
65Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations250$36,810$17.70.65
66Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators250$32,050$15.410.4
67Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers250$25,760$12.390.75
68Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other250$81,000$38.940.7
69First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers240$56,200$27.020.4
70Medical Assistants240$29,640$14.250.45
71Medical and Health Services Managers240$102,360$49.210.3
72Security Guards240$34,060$16.380.7
73Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics230$38,000$18.270.5
74Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other230$35,570$17.10
75Pharmacy Technicians230$35,790$17.210.3
76Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters230$55,410$26.640.3
77Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel230$45,580$21.910.7
78Carpenters220$37,240$17.90.6
79Lawyers220$70,090$33.70.5
80Psychiatric Aides220$26,980$12.970
81Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other210$41,740$20.070.1
82First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers210$61,520$29.580.3
83Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks200$36,700$17.640.4
84Loan Officers190$50,760$24.40.2
85Dental Assistants180$36,490$17.540.2
86Nurse Practitioners180$126,420$60.780.1
87Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors180$41,480$19.940.2
88Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop170$18,810$9.040.3
89Information and Record Clerks, All Other170$39,740$19.110.1
90Insurance Sales Agents170$41,720$20.060.3
91Pharmacists170$122,690$58.990.2
92Driver/Sales Workers160$30,300$14.570.3
93Electricians160$52,610$25.290.45
94Engineers, All Other160$69,740$33.530.1
95Helpers--Production Workers160$35,730$17.180.2
96Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks160$21,600$10.390.15
97Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other160$61,250$29.450
98Parts Salespersons160$27,250$13.10.2
99Postal Service Mail Carriers160$49,030$23.570.2
100Financial Managers150$135,940$65.350.4
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Alexandria Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$40,41060,380
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$33,1408,760
Sales and Related Occupations$29,7406,160
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$65,9605,260
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$20,7304,840
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$33,1104,490
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$40,2204,430
Healthcare Support Occupations$22,9904,170
Production Occupations$41,4603,150
Construction and Extraction Occupations$41,3902,990
Management Occupations$91,1802,540
Cashiers$20,0202,470
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$43,1802,370
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$58,8102,150
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$19,3802,130
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,1902,030
Registered Nurses$66,6701,870
Protective Service Occupations$44,9201,660
Office Clerks, General$26,4201,560
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$24,8301,470
Retail Salespersons$26,7701,470
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$27,9201,360
Community and Social Service Occupations$43,5901,350
Food Preparation Workers$18,6901,150
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$29,4101,090
Fast Food and Counter Workers$18,3801,040
Nursing Assistants$22,880960
Waiters and Waitresses$18,010880
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$46,110800
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$40,380800
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$69,800770
General and Operations Managers$107,560770
Customer Service Representatives$30,110750
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$39,400720
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,060710
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$33,740710
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$60,600710
Construction Laborers$31,660680
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$50,700650
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$23,700640
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$39,590600
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$42,410600
Receptionists and Information Clerks$25,300580
Light Truck Drivers$35,570560
Stockers and Order Fillers$22,970520
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$67,830500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$38,700490
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,810460
Childcare Workers$20,120440
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$18,940420

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$40,41060,380
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$33,1408,760
Sales and Related Occupations$29,7406,160
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$65,9605,260
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$33,1104,490
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$40,2204,430
Production Occupations$41,4603,150
Construction and Extraction Occupations$41,3902,990
Management Occupations$91,1802,540
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$43,1802,370
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$58,8102,150
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,1902,030
Registered Nurses$66,6701,870
Protective Service Occupations$44,9201,660
Office Clerks, General$26,4201,560
Retail Salespersons$26,7701,470
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$27,9201,360
Community and Social Service Occupations$43,5901,350
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$29,4101,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$46,110800
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$40,380800
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$69,800770
General and Operations Managers$107,560770
Customer Service Representatives$30,110750
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$39,400720
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,060710
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$33,740710
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$60,600710
Construction Laborers$31,660680
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$50,700650
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$39,590600
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$42,410600
Receptionists and Information Clerks$25,300580
Light Truck Drivers$35,570560
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$67,830500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$38,700490
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,810460
Legal Occupations$62,210390
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,440380
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$33,210350
Accountants and Auditors$66,260340
Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,160340
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$44,680330
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$61,140320
Social and Human Service Assistants$27,900290
Tellers$26,470290
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,560280
Production Workers, All Other$37,230280
Billing and Posting Clerks$33,870270
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$36,810250

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