salary$130,670 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,310per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 10.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $130,670 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $54,990 and $158,310.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 10.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.