Physician Assistants Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $129,880 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.44
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $160,440
Employed locally 40
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $99,990
    50th (median)
    $129,880
    75th
    $148,810
    90th
    $160,440

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,370
    Pharmacists $127,040
    Nurse Practitioners $119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southwest Louisiana is $62.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southwest Louisiana is 2.5% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,990.