Nurse Practitioner salary in Louisiana
The median nurse practitioner in Louisiana earns $60.57 an hour, or $125,980 a year. That’s $1.55 below the national median, ranking #34 of 50.
- Median hourly$60.57
- Median yearly$125,980
- Bottom 10% earn under$46.14/hr
- Top 10% earn over$75.02/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$60.02
- NPs employed4,480
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Louisiana, occupation 29-1171. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all NPs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Louisiana
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $37.92/hr | $78,880/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $25.93/hr | $53,930/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $14.54/hr | $30,240/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open NP jobs in Louisiana
- Nurse Practitioner PRNCenterWell (Humana)Shreveport, LA$150k–$206k/yrNPPer diem / PRN
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric)Military Health System (DHA)Fort Polk, LA$90k–$116k/yrNPPsychFlexible / otherCloses Jan 31, 2027
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Ambulatory)Military Health System (DHA)Fort Polk, LA$90k–$116k/yrNPFull-timeCloses Jan 31, 2027
- Nurse Practitioner/Physician AssistantCenterWell (Humana)Lake Charles, LA$124k–$170k/yrNPFull-time
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient OncologyCincinnati Children'sLouisianaNPOncologyFull-time
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Maternal Fetal MedicineOchsner HealthLouisianaNPL&DFull-time