How much does a massage therapist make in Louisiana?
$36,480a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Louisiana. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,080Median: $36,480Highest 10%: $59,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,080 | $8.69 | |
| 25th | $23,330 | $11.22 | |
| Median | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| 90th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $46,810 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $42,830 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,500 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,130 |
| Lafayette, LA | $35,610 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,820 |
| Monroe, LA | $21,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 47. Arkansas | $39,990 |
| 48. New Mexico | $37,840 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $36,630 |
| 50. Louisiana | $36,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.54 ($36,480 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $36,480 against $58,450 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for massage therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays massage therapists the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $46,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.