Physician Assistants Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Louisiana
Physician Assistants in Louisiana earn a median salary of $129,155 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.1% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 1,690 physician assistants are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $123,020 to $134,470 depending on location.
$129,155
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$134,470
Highest paying metro
$123,020
Lowest paying metro
1,690
Employed in Louisiana
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inPhysician Assistants salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | $134,470 | $126,380 | $135,870 | 120 |
| Alexandria, LA | $134,420 | $126,490 | $157,900 | 40 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $132,770 | $107,150 | $140,630 | 380 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $130,130 | $124,800 | $149,660 | 30 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $129,880 | $99,990 | $148,810 | 40 |
| Houma, LA | $129,150 | $107,850 | $140,870 | 70 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $127,160 | $113,320 | $140,920 | 40 |
| Shreveport, LA | $127,090 | $111,270 | $147,710 | 140 |
| New Orleans, LA | $126,480 | $101,460 | $143,160 | 730 |
| Lafayette, LA | $126,140 | $106,030 | $148,390 | 100 |
| Monroe, LA | $123,020 | $88,460 | $130,860 | — |