Occupational Therapists Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Occupational Therapists in Louisiana earn a median salary of $89,282 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 2,010 occupational therapists are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $70,910 to $104,420 depending on location.
$89,282
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$104,420
Highest paying metro
$70,910
Lowest paying metro
2,010
Employed in Louisiana
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Occupational Therapists
inOccupational Therapists salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Louisiana | $104,420 | $76,080 | $115,440 | 60 |
| Central Louisiana | $101,920 | $76,560 | $115,650 | 80 |
| New Orleans, LA | $98,230 | $73,440 | $102,490 | 550 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $96,640 | $74,830 | $103,090 | 390 |
| Slidell, LA | $92,880 | $67,760 | $98,870 | 160 |
| Alexandria, LA | $92,420 | $61,720 | $104,330 | 70 |
| Shreveport, LA | $91,560 | $75,400 | $105,850 | 160 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $90,760 | $63,030 | $106,760 | 90 |
| Monroe, LA | $87,170 | $60,360 | $108,190 | 80 |
| Hammond, LA | $83,040 | $63,850 | $91,530 | 50 |
| Houma, LA | $77,200 | $56,570 | $104,660 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $73,510 | $59,350 | $102,040 | 140 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $70,910 | $59,850 | $116,710 | 60 |