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Physician Assistant Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$61.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,858/year ($7,988/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 41st of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 1,360 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $128,870 a year — though pay ranges from $100,920 for newcomers to $162,200 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $100,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $117,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $144,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,360 Physician Assistant jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Physician Assistant salary of $128,870 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 $95,858 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $128,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,663 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,859 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$3,491 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,858 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,988 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Louisiana?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Louisiana is $128,870 per year ($61.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $117,130 and $144,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $128,870, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $95,858 per year ($7,988 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,360 Physician 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.