How much does a physical therapist aide make in Louisiana?
$22,460a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Louisiana. That is $10.80 an hour or $1,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.80
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,490Median: $22,460Highest 10%: $30,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,490 | $9.37 | |
| 25th | $21,050 | $10.12 | |
| Median | $22,460 | $10.80 | |
| 75th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| 90th | $30,070 | $14.46 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $26,410 |
| Slidell, LA | $24,590 |
| Houma, LA | $23,010 |
| Monroe, LA | $22,170 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,150 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,120 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $21,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 47. Mississippi | $27,370 |
| 48. Alabama | $27,290 |
| 49. Kansas | $25,280 |
| 50. Louisiana | $22,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $10.80 ($22,460 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $22,460 against $35,240 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays physical therapist aides the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $26,410 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.