How much does a medical assistant make in Louisiana?
$36,320a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Louisiana. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,970Median: $36,320Highest 10%: $44,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,970 | $13.93 | |
| 25th | $32,020 | $15.39 | |
| Median | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 90th | $44,460 | $21.38 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,550 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,900 |
| New Orleans, LA | $36,780 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,680 |
| Shreveport, LA | $36,210 |
| Slidell, LA | $35,950 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,940 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,430 |
| Houma, LA | $34,420 |
| Alexandria, LA | $34,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 46. Oklahoma | $38,750 |
| 47. Arkansas | $37,760 |
| 48. West Virginia | $37,180 |
| 49. Louisiana | $36,320 |
| 50. Alabama | $36,100 |
| 51. Mississippi | $35,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.46 ($36,320 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $36,320 against $45,690 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for medical assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays medical assistants the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $38,550 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.