PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · New Orleans, LA
$44k–$79k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kenner, LA
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Kenner area earn a median of $28.27 per hour, about $58,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.65 and $30.24. That ranks 249th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 209th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kenner and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kenner.
- $28.27median pay per hour, New Orleans
- $25–$30typical range per hour
- 3,210licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
OBGYN Clinic LPN - Ochsner Kenner
Ochsner · Kenner, LA
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The metro median is 9% above the Louisiana statewide median of $25.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 3,210 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 7.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.91 | $47,650 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.65 | $51,270 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.27 | $58,800 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.24 | $62,900 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.49 | $71,740 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Kenner ranks
- 249th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 209th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Louisiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Kenner
- Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.27 median hour buys what $30.53 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kenner paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,018
- Per year: $50,886
- Per month: $4,240
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kenner
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Kenner
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kenner, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans Kenner, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of New Orleans Kenner, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jefferson Parish
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson Parish (2 geographic, 2 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 19 mi | $28.27/hr | 362,701 |
| Gulfport, MS | 76 mi | $25.62/hr | 74,621 |
| Mobile, AL | 136 mi | $24.36/hr | 201,367 |
| Jackson, MS | 159 mi | $24.71/hr | 141,449 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 177 mi | $24.73/hr | 81,157 |
| Pensacola, FL | 185 mi | $27.97/hr | 53,898 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Louisiana · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Louisiana
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement.
Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Kenner, LA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $28.27 per hour, about $58,800 a year. The middle half earn between $24.65 and $30.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kenner a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
New Orleans-Metairie ranks 209th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 249th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Kenner?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New Orleans-Metairie area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kenner.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Kenner as a licensed practical nurse?
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kenner in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson Parish. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kenner?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kenner is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Kenner?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysOpelousas, LA · 2 postings$33.25/ hr$29–$38
- Veterans Health AdministrationBaton Rouge, LA · 2 postings$29.49/ hr$21–$38
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
- CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
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2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$31.24High$38
4 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Louisiana, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 LPN / LVN roles
- Licensed Practical NursePermanent$29.00–$37.00/ hour
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)Permanent$44k–$79k/ year
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