What therapists, all other earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $100,390 | $48.26 | 130 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $68,030 | $32.71 | 80 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $81,990 | $39.42 | 40 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $63,580 | $30.57 | 40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $64,700 | $31.10 | 30 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $81,660 | $39.26 | – |
Therapists, All Other in Louisiana earned a median of $64,530 a year ($31.03 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $77,930. The middle half earned $56,690 to $96,170.
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Baton Rouge, LA at $100,390.
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.