Medical Assistants Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Medical Assistants in Louisiana earn a median salary of $33,382 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.5% vs the national median of $44,200. An estimated 10,270 medical assistants are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $29,480 to $37,770 depending on location.
$33,382
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$37,770
Highest paying metro
$29,480
Lowest paying metro
10,270
Employed in Louisiana
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inMedical Assistants salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $37,770 | $36,470 | $40,010 | — |
| Lake Charles, LA | $37,440 | $31,470 | $37,440 | 1,520 |
| Slidell, LA | $36,010 | $31,200 | $37,820 | 910 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $35,830 | $31,280 | $37,760 | 2,300 |
| Shreveport, LA | $35,110 | $29,910 | $36,590 | 1,030 |
| Hammond, LA | $34,910 | $30,540 | $40,150 | 470 |
| Houma, LA | $32,860 | $29,320 | $37,180 | 520 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32,360 | $28,230 | $36,460 | 1,340 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,340 | $27,880 | $36,360 | 490 |
| Monroe, LA | $30,640 | $28,300 | $35,530 | 600 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $30,220 | $25,760 | $34,570 | 420 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $29,990 | $25,370 | $34,710 | 240 |
| Central Louisiana | $29,480 | $28,080 | $35,170 | 430 |