Medical Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #51 of 51 · LA
21.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,180 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $36,320
Employment 12,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,970P25 $32,020 Median $36,320P75 $38,550P90 $44,460
About 80% of medical assistantss in Louisiana earn between $28,970 and $44,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in Louisiana is $36,180, about 21.6% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,550 | $36,320 | 1,510 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,900 | $37,140 | 2,180 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,780 | $38,150 | 2,870 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,680 | $38,010 | 330 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $36,210 | $36,080 | 960 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $35,950 | $36,970 | 860 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,940 | $34,560 | 1,170 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,430 | $34,120 | 550 |