How much does a surgeon make in Louisiana?
$304,800a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Louisiana. That is $146.55 an hour or $25,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $146.55
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $169,700Median: $304,800Highest 10%: $650,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $169,700 | $81.61 | |
| 25th | $172,800 | $83.10 | |
| Median | $304,800 | $146.55 | |
| 75th | $549,000 | $263.93 | |
| 90th | $650,500 | $312.75 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 25. Nebraska | $341,400 |
| 26. Maryland | $328,700 |
| 27. Nevada | $326,500 |
| 28. Louisiana | $304,800 |
| 29. Arkansas | $254,900 |
| 30. Alabama | $239,200 |
| 31. Alaska | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $146.55 ($304,800 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $304,800 against $414,000 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for surgeon pay?
Louisiana ranks 28 of 47 states.
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.