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Physical Therapists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$106,600
- Baton Rouge$99,620
- Shreveport$99,480
- New Orleans$98,820
- Slidell$97,830
- Lake Charles$97,350
- Hammond$95,990
- Monroe$91,640
- Houma$89,290
- Lafayette$88,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $106,600 | $103,380 | $84,200 | $81,011 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $99,620 | $98,920 | $79,620 | $76,310 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $99,480 | $100,230 | $80,500 | $76,216 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $98,820 | $100,530 | $80,650 | $75,772 | 93 |
| Slidell | $97,830 | $101,980 | $80,790 | $75,105 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $97,350 | $88,900 | $71,580 | $74,781 | 86 |
| Hammond | $95,990 | $98,930 | $82,940 | $73,866 | 84 |
| Monroe | $91,640 | $96,140 | $68,200 | $70,936 | 84 |
| Houma | $89,290 | $78,320 | $64,990 | $69,353 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $88,420 | $84,340 | $57,550 | $68,767 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-1123.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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