Paramedics Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Paramedics in Louisiana earn a median salary of $49,823 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 2,110 paramedics are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $46,990 to $61,880 depending on location.
$49,823
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$61,880
Highest paying metro
$46,990
Lowest paying metro
2,110
Employed in Louisiana
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Paramedics salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | $61,880 | $55,720 | $61,880 | 370 |
| New Orleans, LA | $54,190 | $48,900 | $59,240 | 230 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $51,980 | $36,240 | $60,600 | 470 |
| Monroe, LA | $48,720 | $35,180 | $52,280 | 100 |
| Slidell, LA | $48,180 | $36,010 | $56,960 | 90 |
| Central Louisiana | $47,940 | $36,470 | $53,910 | 140 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $47,900 | $34,980 | $55,230 | 120 |
| Hammond, LA | $47,730 | $36,420 | $56,170 | 30 |
| Shreveport, LA | $47,560 | $37,370 | $55,520 | 200 |
| Alexandria, LA | $47,470 | $36,520 | $56,350 | 100 |
| Houma, LA | $47,330 | $35,940 | $56,630 | 110 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $46,990 | $35,660 | $56,180 | 150 |