Physical Therapists pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,220 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Lafayette earn between $57,550 and $106,040.
- $54K10th
- $58K25th
- $84KMedian
- $106K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,420 | $7,368 | $42.51 |
| Median | $84,340 | $7,028 | $40.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,550 | $4,796 | $27.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,040 | $8,837 | $50.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Lafayette earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($97,250) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $88,420 | $84,340 | $54,290 | $123,220 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $97,250 | $98,530 | $60,150 | $127,640 | 3,280 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $88,420, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $68,767 a year, or $5,731 a month and $2,645 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $88,420 buys what about $101,389 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 10th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Alexandria pays the most ($106,600).
- Alexandria$106,600
- Baton Rouge$99,620
- Shreveport$99,480
- New Orleans$98,820
- Slidell$97,830
- Lake Charles$97,350
- Hammond$95,990
- Monroe$91,640
- Houma$89,290
- Lafayette$88,420
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Lafayette?
$42.51 an hour on average, and $40.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $68,767 a year ($5,731 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,420.
Do physical therapists earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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