How much does a nurse practitioner make in Louisiana?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Louisiana. That is $60.38 an hour or $10,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.38
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,050Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $159,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,050 | $47.62 | |
| 25th | $109,900 | $52.81 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.38 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.20 | |
| 90th | $159,600 | $76.72 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $129,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $128,500 |
| Slidell, LA | $127,800 |
| Houma, LA | $127,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $125,700 |
| New Orleans, LA | $124,800 |
| Monroe, LA | $124,300 |
| Hammond, LA | $123,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $123,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $120,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 42. West Virginia | $127,300 |
| 43. Kansas | $126,700 |
| 44. Arkansas | $125,700 |
| 45. Louisiana | $125,600 |
| 46. Ohio | $124,900 |
| 47. Mississippi | $124,700 |
| 48. South Carolina | $123,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $60.38 ($125,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $125,600 against $132,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays nurse practitioners the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $129,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.