Lawyers pay range in Alexandria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $234,830 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Alexandria earn between $78,790 and $161,130.
- $56K10th
- $79K25th
- $109KMedian
- $161K75th
- $235K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $139,710 | $11,642 | $67.17 |
| Median | $108,720 | $9,060 | $52.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,790 | $6,566 | $37.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,130 | $13,428 | $77.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Alexandria vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Lawyers in Alexandria earn 10% more than the Louisiana average ($127,520) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $139,710 | $108,720 | $56,430 | $234,830 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $127,520 | $104,100 | $50,140 | $227,230 | 10,200 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Alexandria
On the average salary of $139,710, a single filer in Alexandria takes home about $102,953 a year, or $8,579 a month and $3,960 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Alexandria a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $139,710 buys what about $163,049 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Alexandria ($40,600). A typical home costs $171,604, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Louisiana cities
Alexandria ranks 2nd of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($144,250).
- New Orleans$144,250
- Alexandria$139,710
- Lafayette$131,600
- Lake Charles$122,000
- Monroe$116,840
- Shreveport$115,550
- Baton Rouge$112,100
- Hammond$103,010
- Houma$101,700
- Slidell$101,630
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Alexandria: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Alexandria?
$67.17 an hour on average, and $52.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Alexandria?
About $102,953 a year ($8,579 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $139,710.
Do lawyers earn more in Alexandria than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Alexandria, LA (10780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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