Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #45 of 51 · LA
15.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,590 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $57,470
Employment 17,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,810P25 $49,650 Median $57,470P75 $61,220P90 $66,150
About 80% of licensed practical and licensed vocational nursess in Louisiana earn between $45,810 and $66,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Louisiana is $56,590, about 15.6% below the U.S. average ($67,050). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,640 | $60,440 | 2,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,700 | $58,570 | 2,900 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,500 | $57,690 | 960 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $58,340 | $59,070 | 1,840 |
| Hammond, LA | $55,840 | $55,690 | 470 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $55,560 | $54,060 | 930 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,360 | $54,010 | 1,130 |
| Alexandria, LA | $54,880 | $55,440 | 690 |
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