Physician Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
Across 49 live Physician Assistant listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $175K, based on the 11 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 25th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Ochsner Health (12), Curana Health (8), Community Care Partners (6).
49+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 11 roles pay ~$175k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - PRN
Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant-Float
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery
Physician Associate
Forward HealthEmployer score · SilverLafayette, LA
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Moss Bluff (Full-time)
Physician Associate
Forward HealthEmployer score · SilverLafayette, LA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine
Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant_ Endocrinology
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Physician Assistant Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 49
- Live median
- $175k
- 75th $175k · n=11
- 12-mo median
- $136k
- Pay rank
- #25 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #48
- 12-mo postings
- 288
Physician Assistant pay in Louisiana sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $136k | — | 4.4/10 | 288 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$32k | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$27k | 4.9/10 | 1858 |
| Washington#3 | $155k | +$19k | 5.2/10 | 559 |
| Oregon#4 | $154k | +$18k | 5.8/10 | 368 |
| Arkansasborders | $136k | +$0k | 5.0/10 | 78 |
| Mississippiborders | $135k | −$1k | 4.7/10 | 89 |
| Texasborders | $133k | −$3k | 5.1/10 | 1369 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Ochsner Health (12), Curana Health (8), Community Care Partners (6)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Louisiana.
How much do physician assistants earn in Louisiana?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistant jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Ochsner Health, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Avenues Recovery, Forward Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 49 physician assistants positions in Louisiana listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
Ochsner Health12 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Curana Health8 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Community Care Partners6 open roles here · WLB 71/100
FMOL Health4 open roles here · WLB 67/100LCMC Health3 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Avenues Recovery2 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Cardiovascular Institute of the South2 open roles here · WLB 69/100Fast Pace Health2 open roles here · WLB 75/100