How much does an occupational therapist make in Lafayette?
$85,710a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $41.21 an hour or $7,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.21
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 314 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,570Median: $85,710Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 25th | $68,870 | $33.11 | |
| Median | $85,710 | $41.21 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.81 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.89 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| New Orleans, LA | $102,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $99,250 |
| Monroe, LA | $98,980 |
| Alexandria, LA | $98,490 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $98,030 |
| Slidell, LA | $84,690 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $83,840 |
| Houma, LA | $82,720 |
| Hammond, LA | $81,190 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $300,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $201,100 |
| Dentist | $171,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,600 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Veterinarian | $124,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $84,340 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $82,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $41.21 ($85,710 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $85,710 against $100,300 nationally, 15% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $98,490, so Lafayette pays 13% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for occupational therapist pay?
314 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,600 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.