Therapist Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Therapist Salary
$43.19/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Louisiana is $43.19 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $48.53.
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$43.19/hour
Louisiana
12% lower than the US average.
$48.53/hour
United States
What type of Therapists make the most money in Louisiana?
Only Physical Therapist reports pay data among Therapy specialties in Louisiana, averaging $48 per hour. Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Therapists is $43 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 11% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $48 | $67 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Therapists the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Missouri ($47) and Florida ($46). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Therapists is $43 per hour — Georgia pays 8% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Missouri | $47 | $60 |
| Florida | $46 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $57 |
| Texas | $45 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $60 |
| Kentucky | $41 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $39 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Louisiana?
Elara Caring pays Therapists the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Confluent Health ($26). For comparison, the Louisiana average for Therapists is $43 per hour — Elara Caring pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | $35 | $35 |
| Confluent Health | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Metairie, LA
$74K-107K/year
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Harvey, LA
$75K-100K/year
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Harvey, LA
$75K-100K/year
Physical Therapist
- Elite Physical Therapy
- Bossier City, LA
- Sign-On Bonus
$80K/year
Physical Therapist
- Elite Physical Therapy
- Alexandria, LA
- Sign-On Bonus
$80K/year
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