- Open jobs
- 0
- Agencies hiring
- 0
- Median wage in Louisiana (BLS)
- $31.77/hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Louisiana
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Louisiana is $31.77 per hour ($66,082 a year full-time). Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Louisiana; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Louisiana?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Louisiana is $31.77 per hour (about $66,082 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in Louisiana?
0 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 0 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Louisiana; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.