Occupational Therapists in Louisiana. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Louisiana occupational therapists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $72,350 and $107,880, with a median of $98,490.
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Occupational Therapists pay by experience level in Louisiana
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Louisiana over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Service Orientation
Technical
- 4.1 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Monitoring
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
- 02
Complete and maintain necessary records.
- 03
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate persons with disabilities because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
- 04
Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
- 05
Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
- 06
Train caregivers in providing for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
- 07
Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
- 08
Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+13.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Occupational Therapists in Louisiana?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Louisiana is $98,490.
- How does Louisiana compare to the national median for Occupational Therapists?
- The Louisiana median is -3.0% versus the BLS national figure of $101,555.
- What is the salary range for Occupational Therapists in Louisiana?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $61,070 and the 90th-percentile at $126,630, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Occupational Therapists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 13.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Occupational Therapists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.