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Physician Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #40 of 51 · LA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physician assistantss in Louisiana earn between $100,920 and $162,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physician assistants salary in Louisiana is $130,290, about 7.8% below the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $63/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $138,310 | $133,880 | 110 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $135,960 | $139,780 | 60 |
| Lafayette, LA | $134,550 | $131,080 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $134,090 | $135,020 | 90 |
| Alexandria, LA | $132,710 | $131,290 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $130,670 | $120,200 | 360 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $129,880 | $122,360 | 40 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $127,160 | $124,110 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in Louisiana?
The median physician assistants salary in Louisiana is $128,870 per year (mean $130,290), and about 80% earn between $100,920 and $162,200.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in Louisiana?
Roughly $63 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $130,290 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Louisiana a high-paying state for physician assistants?
Louisiana ranks #40 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $130,290 is about 7.8% below the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in Louisiana pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for physician assistants are Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA ($138,310), Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA ($135,960), Lafayette, LA ($134,550), by median annual wage.