Physical Therapist salary in Louisiana
What physical therapists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$98,530$47.37 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$77,740 – $109,650Top 10%: $127,640+
Jobs3,2800.99× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $100,530 | $48.33 | 710 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $98,920 | $47.56 | 590 |
| Lafayette, LA | $84,340 | $40.55 | 290 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $100,230 | $48.19 | 280 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $101,980 | $49.03 | 230 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $78,320 | $37.65 | 180 |
| Monroe, LA | $96,140 | $46.22 | 170 |
| Alexandria, LA | $103,380 | $49.70 | 160 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $105,850 | $50.89 | 150 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $88,900 | $42.74 | 140 |
| Hammond, LA | $98,930 | $47.56 | 130 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $102,530 | $49.29 | 120 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $84,560 | $40.65 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Missouri · $99,310 Arkansas · $99,010 Idaho · $99,000 Oklahoma · $98,590 Kansas · $98,290 Vermont · $97,970
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 a physical therapist make in Louisiana?
Physical Therapists in Louisiana earned a median of $98,530 a year ($47.37 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $77,740 to $109,650.
Where in Louisiana do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Alexandria, LA at $103,380.
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.