Medical Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Medical Assistants in Louisiana earn a median of $36,320 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,310
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,970; the top 10% earn over $44,460. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Louisiana
How much do medical assistants make in Louisiana?
The median is $36,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,970 and the top 10% earn over $44,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.