How much does a physician make in Louisiana?
$350,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Louisiana. That is $168.71 an hour or $29,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $168.71
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,980Median: $350,900Highest 10%: $463,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| 25th | $209,800 | $100.87 | |
| Median | $350,900 | $168.71 | |
| 75th | $419,800 | $201.85 | |
| 90th | $463,300 | $222.73 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $413,600 |
| Slidell, LA | $394,200 |
| Houma, LA | $355,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $349,000 |
| Hammond, LA | $332,600 |
| New Orleans, LA | $326,400 |
| Shreveport, LA | $315,400 |
| Lafayette, LA | $300,000 |
| Monroe, LA | $293,200 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $284,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 6. Indiana | $366,200 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $361,300 |
| 8. Alaska | $355,100 |
| 9. Louisiana | $350,900 |
| 10. Oregon | $347,200 |
| 11. Vermont | $343,100 |
| 12. Wyoming | $342,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $168.71 ($350,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $350,900 against $265,900 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for physician pay?
Louisiana ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays physicians the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $413,600 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.