Medical Assistants Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $37,770 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $31,210
90th percentile $45,010
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,210
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $40,010
    90th
    $45,010

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Alaska $51,860
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $21,620
    Nursing Assistants $32,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,350
    Dental Assistants $40,180
    Phlebotomists $36,990
    Physical Therapist Aides $22,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in New Orleans, LA is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in New Orleans, LA is 14.5% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in New Orleans?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,210 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.