salary$36,780 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,500per year
Jobs in the area2,870people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford New Orleans?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 49.2% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $36,780 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,900 and $46,500.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 49.2% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.