Registered Nurse salary in Louisiana
The median registered nurse in Louisiana earns $37.92 an hour, or $78,880 a year. That’s $7.08 below the national median, ranking #44 of 51.
- Median hourly$37.92
- Median yearly$78,880
- Bottom 10% earn under$30.21/hr
- Top 10% earn over$53.76/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$40.44
- RNs employed46,790
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Louisiana, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Louisiana
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $25.93/hr | $53,930/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 RN jobs in Louisiana
- UM Nurse Consultant - Concurrent ReviewCVS Health / MinuteClinicRemote · LA$26.01–$56.14/hrRNFull-time
- Registered Nurse - Accreditation CoordinatorVeterans Health AdministrationNew Orleans, LA$74k–$140k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nursing Pool Float Emergency NurseAdventHealthLouisiana$54.37–$101.13/hrRNERPer diem / PRN
- Registered NurseAdventHealthLouisiana$33.94–$57.08/hrRNFlexible / other
- Prior Authorization UM Nurse Consultant - Louisiana PreferredCVS Health / MinuteClinicRemote · LA$26.01–$56.14/hrRNFull-time
- Utilization Management Nurse MangerVeterans Health AdministrationNew Orleans, LA$74k–$140k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 5, 2026