How much does a physical therapist make in Alexandria?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $49.70 an hour or $8,615 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.70
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,830Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $156,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| 25th | $84,200 | $40.48 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.26 | |
| 90th | $156,000 | $75.00 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Slidell, LA | $102,000 |
| New Orleans, LA | $100,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $100,200 |
| Hammond, LA | $98,930 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $98,920 |
| Monroe, LA | $96,140 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $88,900 |
| Lafayette, LA | $84,340 |
| Houma, LA | $78,320 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $349,000 |
| Pharmacist | $134,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,700 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,100 |
| Occupational Therapist | $98,490 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $82,320 |
| Registered Nurse | $81,680 |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77,080 |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker | $72,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $49.70 ($103,400 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Alexandria than the national average?
Yes: $103,400 against $102,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $98,530, so Alexandria pays 5% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for physical therapist pay?
112 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,000 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.