How much does a nurse practitioner make in Alexandria?
$123,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $59.17 an hour or $10,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.17
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 299 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,460Median: $123,100Highest 10%: $135,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,460 | $47.82 | |
| 25th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| Median | $123,100 | $59.17 | |
| 75th | $132,400 | $63.67 | |
| 90th | $135,000 | $64.90 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $129,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $128,500 |
| Slidell, LA | $127,800 |
| Houma, LA | $127,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $125,700 |
| New Orleans, LA | $124,800 |
| Monroe, LA | $124,300 |
| Hammond, LA | $123,400 |
| Lafayette, LA | $120,900 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $349,000 |
| Pharmacist | $134,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,400 |
| Occupational Therapist | $98,490 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $82,320 |
| Registered Nurse | $81,680 |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77,080 |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker | $72,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $59.17 ($123,100 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $123,100 against $132,300 nationally, 7% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $125,600, so Alexandria pays 2% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for nurse practitioner pay?
299 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,000 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.