Nurse Salaries in Louisiana
Average pay and employment for the nursing professions, from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (2024).
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Louisiana
Approximately 15,300 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses are employed in the state of Louisiana. The average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses's salary in Louisiana, at $54,458 annually, is below the national average of $61,696.
CE Requirements for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses →| Average Salaries 2024 | Hourly Average | Monthly Average | Annual Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary Louisiana | $26 | $4,538 | $54,458 | 15,300 |
| U.S. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary | $30 | $5,141 | $61,696 | 391,580 |
| U.S. National Average Salary for all professions listed | $51 | $8,869 | $106,430 | 2,709,010 |
Region
| Region | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $24.52 | $53,790 |
| Baton Rouge | $27.60 | $56,120 |
| Hammond | $24.60 | $52,600 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $24.24 | $51,950 |
| Lafayette | $23.51 | $51,010 |
| Lake Charles | $24.73 | $53,890 |
| Monroe | $25.49 | $54,620 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $28.27 | $58,890 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $27.42 | $56,770 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $27.42 | $54,940 |
Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Louisiana
Approximately 610 Nurse Anesthetists are employed in the state of Louisiana. The average Nurse Anesthetists's salary in Louisiana, at $243,346 annually, is higher than the national average of $227,839.
| Average Salaries 2024 | Hourly Average | Monthly Average | Annual Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists Salary Louisiana | $117 | $20,279 | $243,346 | 610 |
| U.S. Nurse Anesthetists Salary | $110 | $18,987 | $227,839 | 21,020 |
| U.S. National Average Salary for all professions listed | $51 | $8,869 | $106,430 | 2,709,010 |
Region
| Region | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $0.00 | $248,860 |
| Hammond | $110.17 | $242,260 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $101.20 | $214,940 |
| Lafayette | $100.93 | $234,430 |
| Monroe | $110.56 | $249,850 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $110.66 | $262,430 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $106.72 | $233,440 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $104.65 | $260,560 |
Nurse Practitioners Salary in Louisiana
Approximately 3,930 Nurse Practitioners are employed in the state of Louisiana. The average Nurse Practitioners's salary in Louisiana, at $123,275 annually, is below the national average of $129,238.
CE Requirements for Nurse Practitioners →| Average Salaries 2024 | Hourly Average | Monthly Average | Annual Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners Salary Louisiana | $59 | $10,273 | $123,275 | 3,930 |
| U.S. Nurse Practitioners Salary | $62 | $10,770 | $129,238 | 191,620 |
| U.S. National Average Salary for all professions listed | $51 | $8,869 | $106,430 | 2,709,010 |
Region
| Region | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $57.14 | $117,500 |
| Baton Rouge | $61.18 | $130,160 |
| Hammond | $53.06 | $113,300 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $60.01 | $132,970 |
| Lafayette | $58.02 | $123,230 |
| Lake Charles | $61.24 | $128,220 |
| Monroe | $57.63 | $122,100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $61.38 | $125,790 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $58.62 | $124,290 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $59.11 | $115,190 |
Registered Nurses Salary in Louisiana
Approximately 42,230 Registered Nurses are employed in the state of Louisiana. The average Registered Nurses's salary in Louisiana, at $82,723 annually, is below the national average of $91,325.
CE Requirements for Registered Nurses →| Average Salaries 2024 | Hourly Average | Monthly Average | Annual Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses Salary Louisiana | $40 | $6,894 | $82,723 | 42,230 |
| U.S. Registered Nurses Salary | $44 | $7,610 | $91,325 | 2,102,370 |
| U.S. National Average Salary for all professions listed | $51 | $8,869 | $106,430 | 2,709,010 |
Region
| Region | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $37.86 | $81,740 |
| Baton Rouge | $37.60 | $80,450 |
| Hammond | $36.16 | $79,340 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $34.95 | $77,410 |
| Lafayette | $36.81 | $80,840 |
| Lake Charles | $37.62 | $84,950 |
| Monroe | $36.27 | $77,760 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $39.39 | $89,700 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $40.00 | $92,790 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $36.98 | $82,250 |
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