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Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$66,180
- Houma$63,100
- Shreveport$62,950
- Slidell$61,630
- Monroe$60,890
- Baton Rouge$60,630
- Lake Charles$59,960
- Alexandria$59,360
- Lafayette$53,630
- Hammond$50,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $66,180 | $73,980 | $58,610 | $53,756 | 93 |
| Houma | $63,100 | $65,480 | $61,530 | $51,374 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $62,950 | $66,550 | $56,510 | $51,258 | 85 |
| Slidell | $61,630 | $68,520 | $44,450 | $50,237 | 93 |
| Monroe | $60,890 | $64,250 | $50,460 | $49,665 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $60,630 | $66,510 | $41,270 | $49,464 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $59,960 | $64,550 | $32,880 | $48,945 | 86 |
| Alexandria | $59,360 | $62,530 | $31,200 | $48,481 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $53,630 | $60,760 | $28,000 | $44,049 | 87 |
| Hammond | $50,340 | $61,590 | $24,040 | $41,504 | 84 |
*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 31-2021.
- 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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