How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Louisiana?
$28,560a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in Louisiana. That is $13.73 an hour or $2,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.73
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,070Median: $28,560Highest 10%: $77,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,070 | $11.09 | |
| 25th | $25,000 | $12.02 | |
| Median | $28,560 | $13.73 | |
| 75th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 90th | $77,200 | $37.12 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy aides.
| 22. Maryland | $33,310 |
| 23. Idaho | $32,590 |
| 24. South Carolina | $31,950 |
| 25. Louisiana | $28,560 |
| 26. Tennessee | $27,840 |
| 27. Mississippi | $24,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.73 ($28,560 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $28,560 against $39,160 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
Louisiana ranks 25 of 27 states.
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.