Registered Nurses Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #44 of 51 · LA
17% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $84,190 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $80,230
Employment 48,970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,800P25 $69,040 Median $80,230P75 $93,600P90 $104,740
About 80% of registered nursess in Louisiana earn between $63,800 and $104,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Louisiana is $84,190, about 17% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $90,690 | $89,570 | 2,460 |
| Lafayette, LA | $81,960 | $84,630 | 4,930 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $81,850 | $86,630 | 11,530 |
| Alexandria, LA | $81,680 | $83,360 | 2,170 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $81,160 | $82,040 | 3,190 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $81,130 | $84,000 | 8,290 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $80,080 | $88,850 | 6,390 |
| Monroe, LA | $78,270 | $78,600 | 2,340 |