Physician Salary in Louisiana
Median annual base pay is $318,420 across 141 reported Physician salaries in Louisiana.
Updated 28 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $230,006 | $271,000 | $318,420 | $350,000 | $439,200 |
Top Cities in Louisiana
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Alexandria | $332,800 | 31 |
| Lafayette | $321,000 | 21 |
| Gretna | $320,000 | 5 |
| Monroe | $318,420 | 18 |
| Baton Rouge | $300,000 | 11 |
| New Orleans | $250,000 | 21 |
Top Employers in Louisiana
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $318,420 | 43 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | — | 1 |
| Mid-Level | Senior Resident · Chief Resident | — | 1 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | — | 1 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $320,000 | 131 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Critical Care Medicine | $439,200 | 5 |
| Nephrology | $350,000 | 14 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $318,420 | 47 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $318,420 | 110 |
| Hourly | $332,800 | 23 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Louisiana?
The median Physician salary in Louisiana is $318,420 per year, based on 141 reported salaries.
Which city in Louisiana pays Physicians the most?
Alexandria has the highest median at $332,800 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Louisiana?
$320,000 per year at the median — $1,580 above the Physician median in Louisiana.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Louisiana?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, CHRISTUS Health is highest at $650,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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