Paramedics pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for paramedics is $26.95 an hour ($56,050 a year). About 2,040 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). Louisiana ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.04 | $37,530 |
| 25% of workers | $22.93 | $47,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.95 | $56,050 |
| 75% of workers | $29.37 | $61,080 |
| 90% of workers | $30.52 | $63,470 |
Paramedics pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $61,880 | 370 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $59,210 | 350 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $58,520 | 80 |
| Baton Rouge | $53,820 | 430 |
| Alexandria | $51,940 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $49,880 | 80 |
| Monroe | $49,270 | 80 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $48,780 | 150 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for paramedics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Nursing Assistants | $30,510 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,870 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $54,460 |
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