salary$36,900 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,580per year
Jobs in the area2,180people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Baton Rouge?
Expensive. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 36.0% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $36,900 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,240 and $46,580.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 36.0% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.