- Open jobs
- 4
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $13.88/hour
- Pay range
- $13.88 – $13.88/hour
- Median wage in Louisiana (BLS)
- $31.43/hour
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Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Louisiana
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Louisiana is $31.43 per hour ($65,374 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $13.88/hour, from $13.88 to $13.88. 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.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Louisiana
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| CompHealth | 3 | $13.88/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 1 | — |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Winnfield (1), Shreveport (1), Sulphur (1), Lake Charles (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in Louisiana?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Louisiana is $31.43 per hour (about $65,374 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $13.88 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in Louisiana?
4 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 2 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.