LA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-2021

Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $61,340 -6% below national average (national: $65,510)
$56,010Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
1,500Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$61,340
$22,180
10th pct.
$82,590
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,180$10.66
25th percentile$27,510$13.22
50th percentile (median)$61,340$29.49
75th percentile$75,600$36.34
90th percentile (top earners)$82,590$39.71
Mean (average)$56,010$26.93

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $61,340
California $79,410 +29%
Massachusetts $77,780 +27%
Alaska $76,310 +24%
Texas $76,250 +24%
New Jersey $74,780 +22%
Connecticut $74,120 +21%
Virginia $73,900 +20%
Nevada $73,080 +19%

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Related Occupations in Louisiana

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Public Relations Specialists $61,150 1,360
Human Resources Specialists $61,020 6,610
Postal Service Clerks $61,710 1,190
Medical Equipment Repairers $60,880 370
Financial and Investment Analysts $60,870 1,490
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,740 1,150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Louisiana?

The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Louisiana is $56,010 per year. The median (middle) salary is $61,340 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Physical Therapist Assistants in Louisiana?

Entry-level physical therapist assistantss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $22,180 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,510 per year.

What is the highest Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $82,590 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $75,600 per year.

How does the Louisiana Physical Therapist Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median physical therapist assistants salary in Louisiana is $61,340, which is -6% below national average of $65,510.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes