How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Louisiana?
$66,090a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Louisiana. That is $31.77 an hour or $5,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.77
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,530Median: $66,090Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,530 | $15.16 | |
| 25th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $66,090 | $31.77 | |
| 75th | $77,820 | $37.41 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $77,820 |
| Houma, LA | $75,850 |
| Shreveport, LA | $69,570 |
| New Orleans, LA | $65,850 |
| Lafayette, LA | $64,900 |
| Monroe, LA | $64,130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 26. Indiana | $66,660 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $66,520 |
| 28. District of Columbia | $66,390 |
| 29. Louisiana | $66,090 |
| 30. Utah | $66,080 |
| 31. Missouri | $66,070 |
| 32. Idaho | $65,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $31.77 ($66,090 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $66,090 against $72,300 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $77,820 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.