Paramedic salary in Louisiana
What paramedics earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,050$26.95 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$47,700 – $61,080Top 10%: $63,470+
Jobs2,0401.63× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $53,820 | $25.87 | 430 |
| Lafayette, LA | $61,880 | $29.75 | 370 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,210 | $28.47 | 350 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $48,780 | $23.45 | 150 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $47,850 | $23.01 | 130 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,180 | $23.16 | 110 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $47,440 | $22.81 | 90 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $49,880 | $23.98 | 80 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,270 | $23.69 | 80 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $58,520 | $28.13 | 80 |
| Alexandria, LA | $51,940 | $24.97 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Paramedic pay in similar states
Georgia · $57,660 Texas · $57,500 North Carolina · $57,320 Nebraska · $56,230 New Mexico · $55,530 Mississippi · $54,630
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 paramedic make in Louisiana?
Paramedics in Louisiana earned a median of $56,050 a year ($26.95 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $47,700 to $61,080.
Where in Louisiana do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Lafayette, LA at $61,880.
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.