Occupational Therapist salary in Louisiana
What occupational therapists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$98,490$47.35 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$72,350 – $107,880Top 10%: $126,630+
Jobs2,0601.02× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $98,030 | $47.13 | 430 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $102,520 | $49.29 | 390 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $84,690 | $40.72 | 180 |
| Lafayette, LA | $85,710 | $41.21 | 150 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $99,250 | $47.72 | 150 |
| Monroe, LA | $98,980 | $47.59 | 130 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $82,720 | $39.77 | 120 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $105,720 | $50.83 | 110 |
| Alexandria, LA | $98,490 | $47.35 | 100 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $103,040 | $49.54 | 80 |
| Hammond, LA | $81,190 | $39.03 | 70 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $83,840 | $40.31 | 70 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $80,230 | $38.57 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Kansas · $99,170 New Mexico · $99,170 Pennsylvania · $98,440 Idaho · $97,760 Tennessee · $97,700 Kentucky · $97,650
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Louisiana?
Occupational Therapists in Louisiana earned a median of $98,490 a year ($47.35 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $72,350 to $107,880.
Where in Louisiana do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $102,520.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.