Occupational Therapists pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,850 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Baton Rouge earn between $71,500 and $106,430.
- $61K10th
- $72K25th
- $98KMedian
- $106K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,010 | $7,834 | $45.20 |
| Median | $98,030 | $8,169 | $47.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,500 | $5,958 | $34.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,430 | $8,869 | $51.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($92,940) and 7% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $94,010 | $98,030 | $61,350 | $128,850 | 430 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $94,010, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $72,532 a year, or $6,044 a month and $2,790 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 Baton Rouge a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $94,010 buys what about $103,558 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 4th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Alexandria pays the most ($99,100).
- 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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$45.20 an hour on average, and $47.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $72,532 a year ($6,044 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,010.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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