Occupational Therapists Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $92,880 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.66
10th percentile $61,690
90th percentile $112,650
Employed locally 160
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,690
    25th
    $67,760
    50th (median)
    $92,880
    75th
    $98,870
    90th
    $112,650

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 117% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 17% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Nurse Practitioners $122,960
    Physicians, All Other $394,170
    Speech-Language Pathologists $64,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Slidell, LA is $44.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.18 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Slidell, LA is 5.6% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,690 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,760.