How much does a therapist make in Louisiana?
$64,530a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Louisiana. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,800Median: $64,530Highest 10%: $170,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 25th | $56,690 | $27.25 | |
| Median | $64,530 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $96,170 | $46.24 | |
| 90th | $170,700 | $82.08 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $100,400 |
| Houma, LA | $81,660 |
| New Orleans, LA | $68,030 |
| Slidell, LA | $64,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 22. West Virginia | $67,580 |
| 23. Colorado | $65,080 |
| 24. Florida | $64,600 |
| 25. Louisiana | $64,530 |
| 26. Arizona | $63,750 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $62,310 |
| 28. Arkansas | $61,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $31.02 ($64,530 a year).
Do therapists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $64,530 against $77,930 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 25 of 41 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays therapists the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $100,400 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.