Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Slidell, LA

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

Median annual salary $66,560 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $21,050
90th percentile $79,580
Employed locally 40
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,050
    25th
    $51,660
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $79,580

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $83,200
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $82,010
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $80,720
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,500

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,010
    Nursing Assistants $31,100
    Medical Assistants $36,010
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,480
    Dental Assistants $38,150
    Phlebotomists $35,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Slidell, LA is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.26 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Slidell, LA is 2.6% below the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Slidell?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,050 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,660.