Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Louisiana
The median pay for a physical therapist assistants in Louisiana is $61,340/year ($29.49/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in Louisiana
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $66K | +8% | 60 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $64K | +5% | 170 |
| Lake Charles | $63K | +2% | 80 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $63K | +2% | 290 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $60K | -2% | 80 |
| Monroe | $60K | -2% | 70 |
| Alexandria | $59K | -4% | 40 |
| Baton Rouge | $58K | -6% | 240 |
| Lafayette | $51K | -17% | 170 |
| Hammond | $30K | -52% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Louisiana?
The median is $61,340 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,180, and experienced physical therapist assistants can clear $82,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,108/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 29% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $70,280 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.