How much does a recreational therapist make in Louisiana?
$51,150a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Louisiana. That is $24.59 an hour or $4,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.59
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $51,150Highest 10%: $67,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $51,150 | $24.59 | |
| 75th | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 90th | $67,220 | $32.32 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 33. Indiana | $53,770 |
| 34. Georgia | $52,010 |
| 35. Tennessee | $51,910 |
| 36. Louisiana | $51,150 |
| 37. Delaware | $51,110 |
| 38. Montana | $51,110 |
| 39. North Carolina | $51,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $24.59 ($51,150 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $51,150 against $61,960 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for recreational therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 36 of 48 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays recreational therapists the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $48,000 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.