How much does a registered nurse make in Louisiana?
$80,230a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Louisiana. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.57
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,800Median: $80,230Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,800 | $30.67 | |
| 25th | $69,040 | $33.19 | |
| Median | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 75th | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.36 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $90,690 |
| Lafayette, LA | $81,960 |
| New Orleans, LA | $81,850 |
| Alexandria, LA | $81,680 |
| Slidell, LA | $81,160 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $81,130 |
| Shreveport, LA | $80,080 |
| Monroe, LA | $78,270 |
| Hammond, LA | $76,200 |
| Houma, LA | $75,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 41. Tennessee | $81,500 |
| 42. Kentucky | $81,040 |
| 43. North Dakota | $80,730 |
| 44. Louisiana | $80,230 |
| 45. West Virginia | $80,130 |
| 46. Kansas | $79,320 |
| 47. Arkansas | $78,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $38.57 ($80,230 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $80,230 against $97,550 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for registered nurse pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays registered nurses the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $90,690 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.