How much does a respiratory therapist make in Louisiana?
$75,240a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Louisiana. That is $36.17 an hour or $6,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.17
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,520Median: $75,240Highest 10%: $91,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 25th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| Median | $75,240 | $36.17 | |
| 75th | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $91,200 | $43.85 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $76,680 |
| New Orleans, LA | $76,590 |
| Lafayette, LA | $76,210 |
| Hammond, LA | $75,990 |
| Monroe, LA | $75,770 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $74,220 |
| Shreveport, LA | $73,940 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $73,680 |
| Alexandria, LA | $71,140 |
| Houma, LA | $62,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 39. Missouri | $78,390 |
| 40. South Carolina | $77,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $76,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $75,240 |
| 43. Iowa | $74,760 |
| 44. Arkansas | $73,870 |
| 45. Kentucky | $72,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $36.17 ($75,240 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $75,240 against $82,280 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays respiratory therapists the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $76,680 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.