How much does a physician assistant make in Louisiana?
$128,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Louisiana. That is $61.96 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.96
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,900Median: $128,900Highest 10%: $162,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 25th | $117,100 | $56.31 | |
| Median | $128,900 | $61.96 | |
| 75th | $144,100 | $69.28 | |
| 90th | $162,200 | $77.98 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $138,300 |
| Houma, LA | $136,000 |
| Lafayette, LA | $134,600 |
| Shreveport, LA | $134,100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $132,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $130,700 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $127,200 |
| Monroe, LA | $126,200 |
| New Orleans, LA | $124,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 38. Maine | $131,200 |
| 39. Florida | $129,600 |
| 40. North Carolina | $129,400 |
| 41. Louisiana | $128,900 |
| 42. West Virginia | $128,600 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $127,100 |
| 44. Kansas | $125,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $61.96 ($128,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $128,900 against $135,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for physician assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays physician assistants the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $138,300 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.