Louisiana Medical Assistant Training Programs and Schools

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Fast Facts for Medical Assistants in Louisiana

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Alexandria, Shreveport and Houma
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Lafayette, Monroe and Baton Rouge
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport

Salaries for Medical Assistants in Louisiana

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: New Orleans, Shreveport and Baton Rouge
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Medical Assistants

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Medical Assistants relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Shreveport-Bossier City1260$28,120
Hammond380$30,720
Houma-Thibodaux470$30,320
Lafayette820$30,330
New Orleans-Metairie2790$31,220
Alexandria240$29,640
Lake Charles330$26,840
Monroe290$30,390
Baton Rouge1390$32,310
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