How much does an occupational therapist make in Louisiana?
$98,490a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Louisiana. That is $47.35 an hour or $8,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.35
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,070Median: $98,490Highest 10%: $126,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,070 | $29.36 | |
| 25th | $72,350 | $34.78 | |
| Median | $98,490 | $47.35 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 90th | $126,600 | $60.88 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $102,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $99,250 |
| Monroe, LA | $98,980 |
| Alexandria, LA | $98,490 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 24. Florida | $99,360 |
| 25. Kansas | $99,170 |
| 26. New Mexico | $99,170 |
| 27. Louisiana | $98,490 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| 29. Idaho | $97,760 |
| 30. Tennessee | $97,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $47.35 ($98,490 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $98,490 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for occupational therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays occupational therapists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $102,500 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.