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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #44 of 51 · LA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in Louisiana earn between $24,360 and $81,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Louisiana is $61,250, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $73,980 | $66,180 | 260 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $72,220 | $66,530 | 110 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $72,110 | $66,020 | 100 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $68,520 | $61,630 | 110 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $66,550 | $62,950 | 180 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,510 | $60,630 | 290 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $65,480 | $63,100 | 70 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,550 | $59,960 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Louisiana?
The median physical therapist assistants salary in Louisiana is $65,370 per year (mean $61,250), and about 80% earn between $24,360 and $81,520.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in Louisiana?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Louisiana a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?
Louisiana ranks #44 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $61,250 is about 10.9% below the U.S. average of $68,730.
Which metro areas in Louisiana pay physical therapist assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for physical therapist assistants are New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($73,980), Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area ($72,220), Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area ($72,110), by median annual wage.