Family Medicine Physician Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Family Medicine Physicians in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$255,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$122.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $244,180
State Rank
#24 of 51
1,090 employed here

How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in Louisiana?

Family Medicine Physicians in Louisiana take home a median of $255,330 annually — roughly $122.75 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $244,180.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $118,970 while the top 10% make $464,410 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $168,430 and $353,190 a year.

Family Medicine Physician salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$118,970$57.20
25th percentile (early career)$168,430$80.98
50th percentile (median)$255,330$122.75
75th percentile (experienced)$353,190$169.80
90th percentile (top earners)$464,410$223.27

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories for Family Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Rhode Island$467,160
2Oklahoma$361,350
3Idaho$347,160
4Montana$330,760
5Alaska$323,490

Working as a Family Medicine Physician in Louisiana

Nationally, about 108,000 people work as Family Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Louisiana pay ($255,330) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in Louisiana?
The median Family Medicine Physician salary in Louisiana is $255,330 per year, or about $122.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $118,970 at the entry level to $464,410 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Family Medicine Physicians about 5% more than the national median of $244,180. Louisiana ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Family Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Louisiana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $255,330 a year. About 1,090 Family Medicine Physicians are employed in Louisiana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.