Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $31.43 an hour ($65,370 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.

$31.43Median hourly pay

$47,030–$76,800Middle half of workers, yearly

1,670People in this job in Louisiana

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Louisiana ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Louisiana

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$11.71	$24,360
25% of workers	$22.61	$47,030
Half of workers (median)	$31.43	$65,370
75% of workers	$36.92	$76,800
90% of workers	$39.19	$81,520

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
New Orleans-Metairie	$73,980	260
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington	$68,520	110
Shreveport-Bossier City	$66,550	180
Baton Rouge	$66,510	290
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux	$65,480	70
Lake Charles	$64,550	100
Monroe	$64,250	70
Alexandria	$62,530	50
Hammond	$61,590	70
Lafayette	$60,760	180

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Louisiana

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$36,320
Respiratory Therapists	$75,240
Psychiatric Technicians	$31,440
Physical Therapist Aides	$22,460
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$66,090

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.