Salary · Metro area · SOC 31-2021
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) salary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for physical therapist assistants in New Orleans-Metairie, LA was $73,980 a year, or $35.57 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $29,720 to $89,940. About 260 were employed.
Annual pay: New Orleans vs Louisiana vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $73,980 | $65,370 | $68,380 |
| Mean (average) | $66,180 | $61,250 | $68,730 |
| 10th percentile | $29,720 | $24,360 | $47,750 |
| 25th percentile | $58,610 | $47,030 | $59,820 |
| 75th percentile | $79,250 | $76,800 | $78,680 |
| 90th percentile | $89,940 | $81,520 | $89,510 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $35.57 |
| Mean (average) | $31.82 |
| 10th percentile | $14.29 |
| 25th percentile | $28.18 |
| 75th percentile | $38.10 |
| 90th percentile | $43.24 |
Employment: 260. 0.582 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.8.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a PTA make per hour in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
The median hourly wage was $35.57 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $14.29 and the 90th was $43.24.
What is the average PTA salary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $66,180 a year and a median of $73,980 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do physical therapist assistants in New Orleans-Metairie, LA earn more than the Louisiana median?
The New Orleans-Metairie, LA median of $73,980 is 13% higher than the Louisiana median of $65,370 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 31-2021. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.