Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Lake Charles

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Average Pay
$
15.76
Hourly
Low
$
12
High
$
25.14
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Lake Charles?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Lake Charles is $15.76 per hour, which is equal to $32784 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 20 recent job postings for medical assistants in Lake Charles.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

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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 Lake Charles

Certified medical assistants in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles

In Lake Charles, 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

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Medical Assistant (PRN)

Full Time
Lake Charles
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Imperial Health

Certified Medical Assistant - Dr. Springer

Full Time
Lake Charles
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Certified Medical Assistant-Pain Management Clinic Lake Charles

Full Time
Lake Charles
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SouthStar Urgent Care

Medical Assistant - PRN

Full Time
Lake Charles
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