Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Louisiana
The median licensed practical nurse in Louisiana earns $25.93 an hour, or $53,930 a year. That’s $4.04 below the national median, ranking #46 of 51.
- Median hourly$25.93
- Median yearly$53,930
- Bottom 10% earn under$20.61/hr
- Top 10% earn over$30.88/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$26.26
- LPN/LVNs employed18,630
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Louisiana, occupation 29-2061. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all LPN/LVNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Louisiana
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $37.92/hr | $78,880/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $14.54/hr | $30,240/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $60.57/hr | $125,980/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open LPN/LVN jobs in Louisiana
- Practical Nurse (Inpatient)Military Health System (DHA)Fort Polk, LA$41k–$53k/yrLPN/LVNFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Practical NurseMilitary Health System (DHA)Barksdale AFB, LA$49k–$64k/yrLPN/LVNFlexible / otherCloses Dec 31, 2026
- Licensed Practical NurseVeterans Health AdministrationHammond, LA$44k–$79k/yrLPN/LVNFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Licensed Practical NurseVeterans Health AdministrationSlidell, LA$44k–$79k/yrLPN/LVNFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- LPN - Urology Clinic - Benson Cancer CenterOchsner HealthLouisianaLPN/LVNOncologyFull-time
- LPN - Med/Surg - Weekend ProgramOchsner HealthLouisianaLPN/LVNMed-surgFull-timeWeekends