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How much does a substance abuse make in Alexandria?

$37,150a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,096 a month.

Hourly
$17.86
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
384 of 387
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,460Median: $37,150Highest 10%: $62,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,460$11.28
25th$23,460$11.28
Median$37,150$17.86
75th$52,470$25.23
90th$62,120$29.87

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for substance abuses.

Shreveport, LA$48,100
Baton Rouge, LA$46,840
Monroe, LA$45,310
New Orleans, LA$42,140
Lake Charles, LA$38,610
Lafayette, LA$37,660
Hammond, LA$36,750
Houma, LA$36,520
Slidell, LA$34,470
Substance Abuse salary in Louisiana Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Alexandria

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Worker$80,830
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$65,490
Healthcare Social Worker$60,000
Educational$58,810
Community and Social Service Specialist$53,740
Counselor$49,220
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,830
Social and Human Service Assistant$34,390
Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Alexandria?

The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $17.86 ($37,150 a year).

Do substance abuses make more in Alexandria than the national average?

No: $37,150 against $59,350 nationally, 37% less.

How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $37,910, so Alexandria pays 2% less.

Where does Alexandria rank for substance abuse pay?

384 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Alexandria?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,120 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.