Occupational Therapists pay range in Alexandria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,510 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Alexandria earn between $72,800 and $121,780.
- $61K10th
- $73K25th
- $98KMedian
- $122K75th
- $139K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,100 | $8,258 | $47.64 |
| Median | $98,490 | $8,208 | $47.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,780 | $10,148 | $58.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Alexandria vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Alexandria earn 7% more than the Louisiana average ($92,940) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $99,100 | $98,490 | $61,150 | $138,510 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $92,940 | $98,490 | $61,070 | $126,630 | 2,060 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Alexandria
On the average salary of $99,100, a single filer in Alexandria takes home about $75,960 a year, or $6,330 a month and $2,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Alexandria a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $99,100 buys what about $115,655 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Alexandria ($40,600). A typical home costs $171,604, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
Alexandria ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Alexandria$99,100
- New Orleans$96,710
- Shreveport$94,840
- Baton Rouge$94,010
- Lafayette$90,070
- Monroe$89,800
- Houma$87,550
- Lake Charles$86,580
- Hammond$86,090
- Slidell$85,660
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Alexandria: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Alexandria?
$47.64 an hour on average, and $47.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Alexandria?
About $75,960 a year ($6,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,100.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Alexandria than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; area Alexandria, LA (10780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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