How much does a paramedic make in Louisiana?
$56,050a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Louisiana. That is $26.95 an hour or $4,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.95
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $56,050Highest 10%: $63,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| 75th | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $63,470 | $30.51 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lafayette, LA | $61,880 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,210 |
| Slidell, LA | $58,520 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $53,820 |
| Alexandria, LA | $51,940 |
| Houma, LA | $49,880 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,270 |
| Shreveport, LA | $48,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 35. Texas | $57,500 |
| 36. North Carolina | $57,320 |
| 37. Nebraska | $56,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,050 |
| 39. New Mexico | $55,530 |
| 40. Mississippi | $54,630 |
| 41. South Carolina | $53,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $26.95 ($56,050 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $56,050 against $60,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for paramedic pay?
Louisiana ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays paramedics the most?
Lafayette, LA, with a median of $61,880 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.