How much does an occupational therapist make in Alexandria?
$98,490a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $47.35 an hour or $8,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.35
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,150Median: $98,490Highest 10%: $138,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 25th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| Median | $98,490 | $47.35 | |
| 75th | $121,800 | $58.55 | |
| 90th | $138,500 | $66.59 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| New Orleans, LA | $102,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $99,250 |
| Monroe, LA | $98,980 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $98,030 |
| Lafayette, LA | $85,710 |
| Slidell, LA | $84,690 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $83,840 |
| Houma, LA | $82,720 |
| Hammond, LA | $81,190 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $349,000 |
| Pharmacist | $134,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,700 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,100 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,400 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $82,320 |
| Registered Nurse | $81,680 |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77,080 |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker | $72,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $47.35 ($98,490 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $98,490 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $98,490, so Alexandria pays 0% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for occupational therapist pay?
173 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,500 or more.
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.