How much does a nursing assistant make in Louisiana?
$30,510a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Louisiana. That is $14.67 an hour or $2,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.67
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,980Median: $30,510Highest 10%: $37,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| Median | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 75th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $37,390 | $17.98 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $34,320 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,050 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $33,850 |
| Hammond, LA | $33,010 |
| Shreveport, LA | $32,160 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31,220 |
| Alexandria, LA | $30,650 |
| Houma, LA | $30,140 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,960 |
| Monroe, LA | $29,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 48. Arkansas | $34,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $34,140 |
| 50. Mississippi | $31,520 |
| 51. Louisiana | $30,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $14.67 ($30,510 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $30,510 against $42,260 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for nursing assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays nursing assistants the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $34,320 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.