Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,800 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Baton Rouge earn between $22,830 and $74,960.
- $20K10th
- $23K25th
- $63KMedian
- $75K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,910 | $4,492 | $25.92 |
| Median | $63,030 | $5,252 | $30.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,830 | $1,902 | $10.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,960 | $6,247 | $36.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Baton Rouge earn 18% less than the Louisiana average ($65,660) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $53,910 | $63,030 | $19,570 | $84,800 | 130 |
| Louisiana | $65,660 | $66,090 | $31,530 | $83,200 | 760 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $53,910, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $44,266 a year, or $3,689 a month and $1,703 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 therapy assistants? 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 $53,910 buys what about $59,385 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 7th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Lake Charles pays the most ($73,930).
- Lake Charles$73,930
- Houma$71,900
- New Orleans$70,460
- Lafayette$66,910
- Shreveport$66,160
- Monroe$63,700
- Baton Rouge$53,910
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$25.92 an hour on average, and $30.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $44,266 a year ($3,689 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,910.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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