Occupational Therapist salary in Louisiana
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in Louisiana is $98,490, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $100,330. Louisiana ranks 27 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$98,490
25th percentile
$72,350
75th percentile
$107,880
90th percentile
$126,630
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Louisiana | 2,060 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Louisiana | $92,940 |
| National median | $100,330 |
| National employment | 162,450 |
States with similar pay for occupational therapists
- Pennsylvania: median $98,440
- Kansas: median $99,170
- New Mexico: median $99,170
- Idaho: median $97,760
- Tennessee: median $97,700
- Kentucky: median $97,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.