What healthcare support workers, all other earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,310 | $17.94 | 910 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,840 | $16.27 | 710 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $38,510 | $18.52 | 630 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $28,260 | $13.59 | 290 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $30,340 | $14.59 | 280 |
| Hammond, LA | $37,750 | $18.15 | 210 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,070 | $13.98 | 190 |
| Monroe, LA | $32,490 | $15.62 | 190 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,990 | $13.94 | 180 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $36,320 | $17.46 | 160 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,390 | $14.61 | 130 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $32,330 | $15.54 | 100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,650 | $14.25 | 80 |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Louisiana earned a median of $34,040 a year ($16.37 an hour) in May 2025, 30% less than the national median of $48,430. The middle half earned $28,900 to $39,490.
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $38,510.
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.