Recreational Therapists Salary in Louisiana - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Louisiana)

$27,040

vs National

-37.1%

National: $43,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$29,617

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$27,040

-37.1% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$43,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Recreational Therapists in Louisiana earns $27,040 in nominal terms, which is 37.1% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,617 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Louisiana

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HOSPITAL INC	$34,008	1
ST. ANNA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN NEW ORLEANS	$27,040	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Louisiana?

The median Recreational Therapists salary in Louisiana is $27,040 based on 3 DOL filings.

Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?

A Recreational Therapists in Louisiana earns 37.1% less than the national median of $43,000, or $29,617 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.