Occupational Therapists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,910 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $55,340
90th percentile $132,640
Employed locally 60
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,340
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $70,910
    75th
    $116,710
    90th
    $132,640

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,370
    Pharmacists$127,040
    Nurse Practitioners$119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Southwest Louisiana is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 27.9% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,340 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.