Physician Assistant salary in Louisiana
Physician Assistants in Louisiana earn a median of $62.31 per hour, about $129,610 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $51.00 and $68.83 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, at $64.65 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $62.31median pay per hour
- $129,610median pay per year
- 1,770physician assistants employed in Louisiana
- #32of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.25 | $65,000 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $51.00 | $106,080 | $54.70 |
| Median | $62.31 | $129,610 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $68.83 | $143,170 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $78.20 | $162,660 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $64.65 | $134,470 | 120 | 4% above | $69.72 |
| Alexandria, LA | $64.63 | $134,420 | 40 | 4% above | — |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63.83 | $132,770 | 380 | 2% above | $70.31 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $62.09 | $129,150 | 70 | in line with | $72.96 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $61.10 | $127,090 | 140 | 2% below | $72.08 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60.81 | $126,480 | 730 | 2% below | $65.67 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60.65 | $126,140 | 100 | 3% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physician Assistant pay in states next to Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $49.78 | $103,550 | 20% below Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $50.27 | $104,570 | 19% below Louisiana |
| Texas | $63.85 | $132,810 | 2% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Louisiana?
The median is $62.31 per hour, about $129,610 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $31.25 and the top 10% earn over $78.20 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA has the highest median at $64.65 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for physician assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 32nd of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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