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Physician Assistants average salary by city in Louisiana
- Houma$139,780
- New Orleans$136,380
- Shreveport$135,020
- Slidell$133,880
- Monroe$133,790
- Alexandria$131,290
- Lafayette$131,080
- Lake Charles$124,110
- Baton Rouge$120,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | $139,780 | $135,960 | $124,940 | $102,998 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $136,380 | $124,580 | $123,210 | $100,777 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $135,020 | $134,090 | $127,650 | $99,888 | 85 |
| Slidell | $133,880 | $138,310 | $122,330 | $99,143 | 93 |
| Monroe | $133,790 | $126,190 | $108,860 | $99,084 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $131,290 | $132,710 | $104,800 | $97,450 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $131,080 | $134,550 | $122,140 | $97,313 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $124,110 | $127,160 | $113,320 | $92,758 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $120,200 | $130,670 | $103,390 | $90,171 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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