Medical Assistants Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $36,010 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $29,340
90th percentile $43,010
Employed locally 910
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,340
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,010
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $43,010

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Assistants salary is 55% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,010
    Nursing Assistants$31,100
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$31,480
    Dental Assistants$38,150
    Phlebotomists$35,800
    Physical Therapist Aides$21,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Slidell, LA is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.10 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Slidell, LA is 18.5% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,340 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.