How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Louisiana?
$38,790a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Louisiana. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,680Median: $38,790Highest 10%: $56,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,680 | $12.83 | |
| 25th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| Median | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 90th | $56,340 | $27.09 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $42,830 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $40,910 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $40,260 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,580 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,060 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,660 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,320 |
| Houma, LA | $37,010 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,890 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 46. Georgia | $41,600 |
| 47. West Virginia | $40,370 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,660 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,790 |
| 50. Arkansas | $37,630 |
| 51. Mississippi | $37,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.65 ($38,790 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $38,790 against $47,540 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $42,830 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.