Family Medicine Physician salary in Louisiana
What family medicine physicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$255,330$122.75 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $244,180
Middle half earn$168,430 – $353,190Top 10%: $464,410+
Jobs1,0900.82× the U.S. concentration
Family Medicine Physician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $332,690 | $159.95 | 250 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $220,580 | $106.05 | 170 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $252,300 | $121.30 | 150 |
| Monroe, LA | $255,330 | $122.75 | 110 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $284,280 | $136.67 | 60 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $248,960 | $119.69 | 50 |
| Hammond, LA | $134,740 | $64.78 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $315,620 | $151.74 | – |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $283,600 | $136.34 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Family Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Wyoming · $264,580 Indiana · $261,940 Georgia · $259,320 California · $252,010 Nevada · $251,550 Kentucky · $248,730
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a family medicine physician make in Louisiana?
Family Medicine Physicians in Louisiana earned a median of $255,330 a year ($122.75 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $244,180. The middle half earned $168,430 to $353,190.
Where in Louisiana do family medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $332,690.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.