Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Lafayette

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Average Pay
$
16.34
Hourly
Low
$
11
High
$
30.78
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Lafayette?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Lafayette is $16.34 per hour, which is equal to $33996 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 165 recent job postings for medical assistants in Lafayette.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
$
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 Lafayette

Certified medical assistants in Lafayette 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 Lafayette

In Lafayette, 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

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Medical Assistant-Certified - LGMD Neurosurgery - Full Time

Full Time
Lafayette
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Medical Assistant-Certified - LGMD Urgent Care Clinic Sugar Mill Pond - Full Time

Full Time
Lafayette
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Louisiana Gastroenterology

Desk Medical Assistant

Full Time
Lafayette
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