The median annual wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $62,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,370.
Pay spans roughly $19,790 at the 10th percentile to $84,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.90 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as occupational therapy assistants in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $62,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.90 |
| 10th percentile | $19,790 |
| 90th percentile | $84,030 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.