How much does a counselor make in Alexandria?
$49,220a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.66
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $49,220Highest 10%: $67,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| Median | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 75th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| 90th | $67,040 | $32.23 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Shreveport, LA | $55,970 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,740 |
| Houma, LA | $49,390 |
| New Orleans, LA | $48,620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,460 |
| Hammond, LA | $46,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $23.66 ($49,220 a year).
Do counselors make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $49,220 against $50,860 nationally, 3% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $47,830, so Alexandria pays 3% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for counselor pay?
59 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,040 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.