Occupational Therapists Salary in Louisiana
Occupational Therapists in Louisiana earn a median of $98,490 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($100,330)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,070; the top 10% earn over $126,630. Nationally the range is $71,690 to $131,950.
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- Midwives$63,240 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Speech-Language Pathologists$69,610 median in Louisiana
Occupational Therapists pay in Louisiana
How much do occupational therapists make in Louisiana?
The median is $98,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,070 and the top 10% earn over $126,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for occupational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $100,330). Living costs are not included.