Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,820 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Lafayette earn between $28,000 and $74,270.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $61KMedian
- $74K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,630 | $4,469 | $25.78 |
| Median | $60,760 | $5,063 | $29.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,270 | $6,189 | $35.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Lafayette earn 12% less than the Louisiana average ($61,250) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $53,630 | $60,760 | $23,080 | $83,820 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $61,250 | $65,370 | $24,360 | $81,520 | 1,670 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $53,630, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $44,049 a year, or $3,671 a month and $1,694 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 Lafayette a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $53,630 buys what about $61,496 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 9th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($66,180).
- New Orleans$66,180
- Houma$63,100
- Shreveport$62,950
- Slidell$61,630
- Monroe$60,890
- Baton Rouge$60,630
- Lake Charles$59,960
- Alexandria$59,360
- Lafayette$53,630
- Hammond$50,340
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Lafayette?
$25.78 an hour on average, and $29.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $44,049 a year ($3,671 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,630.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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 31-2021; area Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.