How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Louisiana?
$65,370a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Louisiana. That is $31.43 an hour or $5,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.43
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,360Median: $65,370Highest 10%: $81,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,360 | $11.71 | |
| 25th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| 75th | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| 90th | $81,520 | $39.19 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $73,980 |
| Slidell, LA | $68,520 |
| Shreveport, LA | $66,550 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,510 |
| Houma, LA | $65,480 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,550 |
| Monroe, LA | $64,250 |
| Alexandria, LA | $62,530 |
| Hammond, LA | $61,590 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 20. Minnesota | $66,770 |
| 21. Washington | $66,450 |
| 22. Maine | $66,250 |
| 23. Louisiana | $65,370 |
| 24. Indiana | $65,280 |
| 25. Illinois | $65,240 |
| 26. Colorado | $64,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $31.43 ($65,370 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $65,370 against $68,380 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays physical therapist assistants the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $73,980 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.