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How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Houma?

$65,480a year

Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area. That is $31.48 an hour or $5,457 a month.

Hourly
$31.48
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
155 of 348
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,200Median: $65,480Highest 10%: $76,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,200$13.08
25th$61,530$29.58
Median$65,480$31.48
75th$76,840$36.94
90th$76,840$36.94

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.

New Orleans, LA$73,980
Slidell, LA$68,520
Shreveport, LA$66,550
Baton Rouge, LA$66,510
Lake Charles, LA$64,550
Monroe, LA$64,250
Alexandria, LA$62,530
Hammond, LA$61,590
Lafayette, LA$60,760
Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Louisiana Physical Therapist Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Houma

Same field, median yearly pay.

Dental Assistant$37,870
Healthcare Support Worker$36,320
Phlebotomist$34,700
Medical Assistant$34,420
Nursing Assistant$30,140
Physical Therapist Aide$23,010
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$21,890
Salaries for every job in Houma, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Houma?

The median hourly pay in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area is $31.48 ($65,480 a year).

Do physical therapist assistants make more in Houma than the national average?

No: $65,480 against $68,380 nationally, 4% less.

How does Houma compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $65,370, so Houma pays 0% more.

Where does Houma rank for physical therapist assistant pay?

155 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Houma?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,840 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.