Physician Jobs in Louisiana
Across 260 live Physician listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $416K (75th percentile $500K), based on the 48 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 11th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Ochsner Health (76), LCMC Health (26), FMOL Health (23).
260+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 48 roles pay ~$416k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Physician -Per Diem OB Hospitalist
St. Tammany Health SystemCovington, LA
Physician -Per Diem OB Hospitalist
St. Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA
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Physician Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician 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
- 260
- Live median
- $416k
- 75th $500k · n=48
- 12-mo median
- $323k
- Pay rank
- #11 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #47
- 12-mo postings
- 600
Physician roles in Louisiana advertise $15k above the $308k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $323k | — | 4.4/10 | 600 |
| Montana#1 | $405k | +$82k | 5.3/10 | 184 |
| New Hampshire#2 | $378k | +$56k | 5.2/10 | 326 |
| Kentucky#3 | $372k | +$49k | 5.1/10 | 393 |
| Alaska#4 | $367k | +$45k | 4.8/10 | 106 |
| Arkansasborders | $326k | +$4k | 4.7/10 | 186 |
| Texasborders | $311k | −$12k | 5.4/10 | 3005 |
| Mississippiborders | $309k | −$14k | 4.8/10 | 214 |
“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 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Ochsner Health (76), LCMC Health (26), FMOL Health (23)
- 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 Physician jobs in Louisiana.
How much do physicians earn in Louisiana?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. 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 jobs available?
Some physicians 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 jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physicians in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician roles include LCMC Health, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, FMOLHS, Ochsner Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 260 physicians 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 Jobs in Louisiana
Ochsner Health76 open roles here · WLB 53/100
LCMC Health26 open roles here · WLB 54/100
FMOL Health23 open roles here · WLB 67/100- St. Tammany Parish Hospital20 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Skilled Wound Care12 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Cardiovascular Institute of the South6 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Chen Med6 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Surgery Partners6 open roles here · WLB 61/100