State profile · LA
Healthcare wages in Louisiana
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 50 healthcare occupations in Louisiana.
State tax (avg)
3.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
88
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
68
Across 50 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Pediatricians, General$502,720
- Anesthesiologists$410,500
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$404,550
- Other Physicians, All Other$350,920
- Psychiatrists$345,040
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$22,460
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,520
- Orderlies$27,330
- Occupational Therapy Aides$28,560
- Dietetic Technicians$28,860
Every healthcare occupation in Louisiana
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
50 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $502,720 | $487,638 | 88 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $404,550 | $392,414 | 78 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $350,920 | $340,392 | 77 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $345,040 | $334,689 | 75 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $410,500 | $398,185 | 71 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $255,330 | $247,670 | 71 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $170,750 | $165,628 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,490 | $95,535 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,530 | $95,574 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,410 | $128,438 | 69 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,410 | $43,078 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $128,870 | $125,004 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,370 | $120,639 | 69 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $222,130 | $215,466 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,600 | $121,832 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $65,370 | $63,409 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $57,370 | $55,649 | 68 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $119,280 | $115,702 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,470 | $55,746 | 68 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $94,710 | $91,869 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $75,240 | $72,983 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $52,450 | $50,877 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $66,090 | $64,107 | 68 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,090 | $42,767 | 68 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $54,460 | $52,826 | 67 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $38,750 | $37,588 | 67 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $87,670 | $85,040 | 67 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $80,710 | $78,289 | 66 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,680 | $61,770 | 66 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $77,510 | $75,185 | 66 |
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