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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$38,150
- Hammond$38,010
- Baton Rouge$37,140
- Slidell$36,970
- Lake Charles$36,320
- Shreveport$36,080
- Lafayette$34,560
- Monroe$34,120
- Houma$33,310
- Alexandria$33,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $38,150 | $36,780 | $35,930 | $32,075 | 93 |
| Hammond | $38,010 | $36,680 | $33,450 | $31,967 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $37,140 | $36,900 | $34,250 | $31,294 | 91 |
| Slidell | $36,970 | $35,950 | $33,980 | $31,163 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $36,320 | $38,550 | $34,270 | $30,660 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $36,080 | $36,210 | $31,400 | $30,474 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $34,560 | $34,940 | $30,040 | $29,298 | 87 |
| Monroe | $34,120 | $34,430 | $30,260 | $28,958 | 84 |
| Houma | $33,310 | $34,420 | $29,860 | $28,332 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $33,140 | $34,290 | $29,170 | $28,200 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Medical Assistants salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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