Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Baton Rouge

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Average Pay
$
16.58
Hourly
Low
$
11
High
$
28.85
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Baton Rouge?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Baton Rouge is $16.58 per hour, which is equal to $34496 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 223 recent job postings for medical assistants in Baton Rouge.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
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29.2
New York
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29.1
New York
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29.3
New York
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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Baton Rouge

Certified medical assistants in Baton Rouge earn more on average than those without certification
81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA. 
Certification in Louisiana can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is primary care, with an average pay of $16.86 per hour. Followed by dermatology with $15.22 and pediatrics with $14.85 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
primary care
$
16.86
/hr
$
16.86
/hr
2.
dermatology
$
15.22
/hr
$
15.22
/hr
3.
pediatrics
$
14.85
/hr
$
14.85
/hr
4.
family medicine
$
14.78
/hr
$
14.78
/hr
5.
cardiology
$
14.55
/hr
$
14.55
/hr
6.
urgent care
$
14.49
/hr
$
14.49
/hr
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Job Openings

Merakey Allegheny Valley School

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
20
/hr
Baton Rouge
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UnitedHealth Group

Medical Assistant - Primary Care Plus at ONeal Lane

Full Time
$
22.48
/hr
Baton Rouge
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Clinic - The Grove Baton Rouge

Full Time
Baton Rouge
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UnitedHealth Group

Medical Assistant Primary Care Plus at ONeal Lane

Full Time
$
22.48
/hr
Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Baton Rouge
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