Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Louisiana

Physical therapist aides in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $27,880 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($23,800), across the 7 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $24,960 and the median at $22,460 for 1,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$27,880
Slidell$26,570
Monroe$25,170
Houma$25,080
Shreveport$24,620
Lafayette$24,280
Baton Rouge$23,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$27,880	$26,410	$22,620	$24,119	93
Slidell	$26,570	$24,590	$21,550	$23,080	93
Monroe	$25,170	$22,170	$20,320	$21,969	84
Houma	$25,080	$23,010	$22,370	$21,897	85
Shreveport	$24,620	$22,120	$20,780	$21,532	85
Lafayette	$24,280	$22,150	$20,800	$21,262	87
Baton Rouge	$23,800	$21,910	$19,490	$20,882	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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 31-2022.
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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