Physician Assistants pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for physician assistants is $61.96 an hour ($128,870 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Louisiana ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.52 | $100,920 |
| 25% of workers | $56.31 | $117,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.96 | $128,870 |
| 75% of workers | $69.28 | $144,100 |
| 90% of workers | $77.98 | $162,200 |
Physician Assistants pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $138,310 | 110 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $135,960 | 60 |
| Lafayette | $134,550 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $134,090 | 90 |
| Alexandria | $132,710 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $130,670 | 360 |
| Lake Charles | $127,160 | 40 |
| Monroe | $126,190 | 50 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $124,580 | 400 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,600 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 |
| Pharmacists | $132,410 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,530 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $69,610 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,490 |
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