Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Louisiana
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,090$31.77 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$60,620 – $77,820Top 10%: $83,200+
Jobs7601.18× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,030 | $30.30 | 130 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,850 | $31.66 | 130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $69,570 | $33.45 | 90 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $68,570 | $32.97 | 70 |
| Lafayette, LA | $64,900 | $31.20 | 60 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $77,820 | $37.42 | 50 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $62,920 | $30.25 | 50 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $75,850 | $36.46 | 40 |
| Monroe, LA | $64,130 | $30.83 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $66,710 Indiana · $66,660 Oklahoma · $66,520 Utah · $66,080 Missouri · $66,070 Idaho · $65,330
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 assistant make in Louisiana?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Louisiana earned a median of $66,090 a year ($31.77 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $60,620 to $77,820.
Where in Louisiana do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Lake Charles, LA at $77,820.
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.