salary$124,580 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,060per year
Jobs in the area400people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 14.5% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $124,580 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $108,740 and $169,060.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 14.5% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.