Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Physical Therapist Assistants in Louisiana earn a median salary of $59,007 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 1,500 physical therapist assistants are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $29,620 to $67,770 depending on location.
$59,007
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$67,770
Highest paying metro
$29,620
Lowest paying metro
1,500
Employed in Louisiana
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inPhysical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Louisiana | $67,770 | $49,570 | $76,370 | 100 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $67,480 | $26,740 | $77,490 | 80 |
| Houma, LA | $66,130 | $26,530 | $80,170 | 60 |
| Shreveport, LA | $64,260 | $51,550 | $76,750 | 170 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $62,640 | $23,340 | $70,640 | 80 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,630 | $37,820 | $75,700 | 290 |
| Slidell, LA | $60,320 | $27,710 | $72,800 | 80 |
| Monroe, LA | $59,810 | $27,400 | $75,600 | 70 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $59,240 | $37,240 | $78,740 | 70 |
| Alexandria, LA | $58,640 | $26,520 | $72,800 | 40 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,680 | $28,230 | $72,800 | 240 |
| Lafayette, LA | $50,870 | $26,190 | $66,240 | 170 |
| Hammond, LA | $29,620 | $22,830 | $64,780 | 50 |