How much does a healthcare support worker make in Louisiana?
$34,040a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers in Louisiana. That is $16.37 an hour or $2,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.37
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $34,040Highest 10%: $49,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $28,900 | $13.89 | |
| Median | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| 75th | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| 90th | $49,810 | $23.95 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $38,510 |
| Hammond, LA | $37,750 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,310 |
| Houma, LA | $36,320 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,840 |
| Monroe, LA | $32,490 |
| Slidell, LA | $30,340 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,650 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,070 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare support workers.
| 48. Arkansas | $38,040 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,760 |
| 50. Mississippi | $34,900 |
| 51. Louisiana | $34,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $16.37 ($34,040 a year).
Do healthcare support workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $34,040 against $48,430 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for healthcare support worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays healthcare support workers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $38,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.