Medical Assistants Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $35,110 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $26,670
90th percentile $42,000
Employed locally 1,030
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,670
    25th
    $29,910
    50th (median)
    $35,110
    75th
    $36,590
    90th
    $42,000

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$21,130
    Nursing Assistants$31,250
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,240
    Dental Assistants$37,270
    Phlebotomists$35,460
    Physical Therapist Assistants$64,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Shreveport, LA is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.12 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Shreveport, LA is 20.6% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,670 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,910.