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Medical Assistant Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$17.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,649/year ($2,554/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,310 Medical Assistant jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Medical Assistant salary of $36,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,649 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,178 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,778 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$715 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,649 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,554 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Louisiana?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Louisiana is $36,320 per year ($17.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,020 and $38,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $36,320, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $30,649 per year ($2,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 12,310 Medical Assistant jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.