Therapists, All Other Salary in Louisiana

Other therapists in Louisiana earn the most in Baton Rouge (average $132,990 a year) and the least in Slidell ($85,610), across the 4 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other therapists average at $87,930 and the median at $64,530 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,420.

Therapists, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana

Baton Rouge$132,990
Houma$90,600
New Orleans$90,370
Slidell$85,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baton Rouge	$132,990	$100,390	$58,130	$98,561	91
Houma	$90,600	$81,660	$81,660	$70,235	85
New Orleans	$90,370	$68,030	$59,190	$70,080	93
Slidell	$85,610	$64,700	$64,530	$66,875	93

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

Therapists, All Other salary in other states

Therapists, All Other 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 29-1129.
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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