verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Registered Nurse Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$80,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.57/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
48,970
public U.S. Median
$97,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,957 #31 of 51

Registered Nurse pay in Louisiana, explained

Registered nurses in Louisiana earn a median of $80,230 per year ($38.57 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $97,550. Entry-level workers earn around $63,800, while the most experienced registered nurses reach about $104,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $80,230 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $80,230 is worth about $90,957 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #31 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Registered Nurse pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,800
$30.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,230
$38.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,740
$50.36/hr

Registered Nurse pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $80,230 $90,957
Texas $95,970 $98,880 −$15,740
Arkansas $78,940 $90,801 +$1,290
Mississippi $77,090 $88,657 +$3,140

Registered Nurse in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do registered nurses make in Louisiana?

Registered nurses in Louisiana earn a median of $80,230 per year ($38.57 per hour), compared with $97,550 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay registered nurses well?

At $80,230, Louisiana pays 18% below the national median for registered nurses. An estimated 48,970 work in the state.

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