How much does a physician make in Alexandria?
$349,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $167.79 an hour or $29,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $167.79
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $237,800Median: $349,000Highest 10%: $543,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $237,800 | $114.30 | |
| 25th | $301,900 | $145.13 | |
| Median | $349,000 | $167.79 | |
| 75th | $349,000 | $167.79 | |
| 90th | $543,300 | $261.18 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $413,600 |
| Slidell, LA | $394,200 |
| Houma, LA | $355,400 |
| Hammond, LA | $332,600 |
| New Orleans, LA | $326,400 |
| Shreveport, LA | $315,400 |
| Lafayette, LA | $300,000 |
| Monroe, LA | $293,200 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $284,400 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pharmacist | $134,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,700 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,100 |
| 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 physician make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $167.79 ($349,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Alexandria than the national average?
Yes: $349,000 against $265,900 nationally, 31% more.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $350,900, so Alexandria pays 1% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for physician pay?
79 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $237,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $543,300 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.