Median pay$28,560$13.73 per hour
vs U.S.−27%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$25,000 – $37,920Top 10%: $77,200+
Jobs701.24× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
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 therapy aide make in Louisiana?
Occupational Therapy Aides in Louisiana earned a median of $28,560 a year ($13.73 an hour) in May 2025, 27% less than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $25,000 to $37,920.
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.