How much does a physical therapist make in Louisiana?
$98,530a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Louisiana. That is $47.37 an hour or $8,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.37
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,150Median: $98,530Highest 10%: $127,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| Median | $98,530 | $47.37 | |
| 75th | $109,700 | $52.72 | |
| 90th | $127,600 | $61.37 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Alexandria, LA | $103,400 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 39. Arkansas | $99,010 |
| 40. Idaho | $99,000 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $98,590 |
| 42. Louisiana | $98,530 |
| 43. Kansas | $98,290 |
| 44. Vermont | $97,970 |
| 45. Iowa | $97,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $47.37 ($98,530 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $98,530 against $102,800 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for physical therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays physical therapists the most?
Alexandria, LA, with a median of $103,400 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.