Physical Therapists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $93,890 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.14
10th percentile $64,840
90th percentile $129,600
Employed locally 80
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,840
    25th
    $80,600
    50th (median)
    $93,890
    75th
    $119,650
    90th
    $129,600

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    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 Physical Therapists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Southwest Louisiana is $45.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 7.1% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,840 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,600.