Paramedics Salary in Louisiana
Paramedics in Louisiana earn a median of $56,050 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,530; the top 10% earn over $63,470. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Acute Care Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$27,410 median in Louisiana
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$39,730 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,470 median in Louisiana
- Registered Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana
Paramedics pay in Louisiana
How much do paramedics make in Louisiana?
The median is $56,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,530 and the top 10% earn over $63,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.