Medical Assistants Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,990 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $22,480
90th percentile $37,100
Employed locally 240
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,480
    25th
    $25,370
    50th (median)
    $29,990
    75th
    $34,710
    90th
    $37,100

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$20,410
    Nursing Assistants$28,520
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$30,590
    Dental Assistants$35,820
    Phlebotomists$30,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeast Louisiana is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.22 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeast Louisiana is 32.1% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $22,480 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,370.