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Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$99,100
- New Orleans$96,710
- Shreveport$94,840
- Baton Rouge$94,010
- Lafayette$90,070
- Monroe$89,800
- Houma$87,550
- Lake Charles$86,580
- Hammond$86,090
- Slidell$85,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $99,100 | $98,490 | $72,800 | $75,960 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $96,710 | $102,520 | $78,770 | $74,350 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $94,840 | $99,250 | $78,210 | $73,091 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $94,010 | $98,030 | $71,500 | $72,532 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $90,070 | $85,710 | $68,870 | $69,878 | 87 |
| Monroe | $89,800 | $98,980 | $64,190 | $69,697 | 84 |
| Houma | $87,550 | $82,720 | $61,070 | $68,181 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $86,580 | $83,840 | $59,890 | $67,528 | 86 |
| Hammond | $86,090 | $81,190 | $60,440 | $67,198 | 84 |
| Slidell | $85,660 | $84,690 | $61,250 | $66,908 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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