Occupational Therapists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $91,560 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.02
10th percentile $62,920
90th percentile $126,170
Employed locally 160
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,920
    25th
    $75,400
    50th (median)
    $91,560
    75th
    $105,850
    90th
    $126,170

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 168% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $119,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $112,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $109,820
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $108,270

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,600
    Pharmacists $131,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Shreveport, LA is $44.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.24 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Shreveport, LA is 6.9% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Shreveport?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,920 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,400.