How much does a lawyer make in Alexandria?
$108,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $52.27 an hour or $9,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.27
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 246 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,430Median: $108,700Highest 10%: $234,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $78,790 | $37.88 | |
| Median | $108,700 | $52.27 | |
| 75th | $161,100 | $77.47 | |
| 90th | $234,800 | $112.90 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| New Orleans, LA | $121,300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $111,200 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $102,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $101,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,900 |
| Monroe, LA | $94,720 |
| Houma, LA | $93,840 |
| Slidell, LA | $84,590 |
| Hammond, LA | $78,110 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $56,760 |
| Legal Support Worker | $49,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $52.27 ($108,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $108,700 against $159,700 nationally, 32% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $104,100, so Alexandria pays 4% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for lawyer pay?
246 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $234,800 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.