Medical Assistants Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $30,220 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $22,670
90th percentile $36,000
Employed locally 420
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,670
    25th
    $25,760
    50th (median)
    $30,220
    75th
    $34,570
    90th
    $36,000

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $18,900
    Nursing Assistants $29,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $30,220
    Dental Assistants $35,930
    Phlebotomists $32,200
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwest Louisiana is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwest Louisiana is 31.6% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $22,670 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,760.