Family Medicine Physicians pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for family medicine physicians is $122.75 an hour ($255,330 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($244,180). Louisiana ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for family medicine physicians in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $57.20 | $118,970 |
| 25% of workers | $80.98 | $168,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $122.75 | $255,330 |
| 75% of workers | $169.80 | $353,190 |
| 90% of workers | $223.27 | $464,410 |
Family Medicine Physicians pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $332,690 | 250 |
| Baton Rouge | $315,620 | 0 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $284,280 | 60 |
| Monroe | $255,330 | 110 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $220,580 | 170 |
| Hammond | $134,740 | 30 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for family medicine physicians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,870 |
| Pharmacists | $132,410 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,530 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $69,610 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,490 |
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