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Medical Secretary Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$17.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,120/year ($2,593/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,970 Medical Secretary jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Medical Secretary salary of $36,930 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 $31,120 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $36,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,252 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,825 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$733 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,120 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,593 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Louisiana?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Louisiana is $36,930 per year ($17.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,270 and $44,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $36,930, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $31,120 per year ($2,593 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,970 Medical Secretary 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.