Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Louisiana

Ranked #35 of 50 · LA

7.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,660 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $66,090
Employment 760

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $31,530P25 $60,620 Median $66,090P75 $77,820P90 $83,200

About 80% of occupational therapy assistantss in Louisiana earn between $31,530 and $83,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Louisiana
$65,660
U.S. average
$70,710

The mean occupational therapy assistants salary in Louisiana is $65,660, about 7.1% below the U.S. average ($70,710). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Louisiana

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lake Charles, LA $77,820 $73,930 50
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $75,850 $71,900 40
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $69,570 $66,160 90
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $68,570 $70,490 70
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $65,850 $70,460 130
Lafayette, LA $64,900 $66,910 60
Monroe, LA $64,130 $63,700 40
Baton Rouge, LA $63,030 $53,910 130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Louisiana?

The median occupational therapy assistants salary in Louisiana is $66,090 per year (mean $65,660), and about 80% earn between $31,530 and $83,200.

How much do occupational therapy assistants make per hour in Louisiana?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Louisiana a high-paying state for occupational therapy assistants?

Louisiana ranks #35 of 50 states for occupational therapy assistants pay. Its mean salary of $65,660 is about 7.1% below the U.S. average of $70,710.

Which metro areas in Louisiana pay occupational therapy assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for occupational therapy assistants are Lake Charles, LA ($77,820), Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA ($75,850), Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($69,570), by median annual wage.

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