PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Polk, LA
$90k–$116k/ year
New this week
Healthcare jobs in Louisiana
54 open roles with published pay from 11 employers in Louisiana, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 161hospitals in the CMS directory
- 54roles with published pay
- $36.73median pay per hour
- $21–$55typical published range
- 11employers hiring
RN postings in Louisiana carry a median of $42.07 per hour (about $87,506 a year), −12% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #31 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 161 hospitals in Louisiana across 89 cities, 114 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 13 of the 59 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Louisiana
Pay by profession for Louisiana, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $31–$62 | $42.07 | $87,506 | −12% | 13 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $16–$24 | $20 | $41,600 | −9% | 11 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $50–$60 | $52.50 | $109,200 | −3% | 5 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $21–$38 | $31.24 | $64,990 | −1% | 4 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $24–$29 | $27.28 | $56,742 | +19% | 4 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $48–$68 | $59.78 | $124,342 | +39% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $22–$26 | $25.60 | $53,248 | −22% | 21 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Louisiana
54 roles with published pay (51 permanent, 3 per diem). 39 were posted in the last 30 days.
Per diemPosted today
RN Admissions PRN
Acadia Healthcare · Covington, LA
$34.00–$42.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted today
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Shreveport, LA
$50k–$97k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · New Orleans, LA
$50k–$66k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Operating Room Nursing Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Polk, LA
$45k–$59k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration/Substance Use Disorders Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Monroe, LA
$108k–$141k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA Hospice
Amedisys · Alexandria, LA
$16.00–$17.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Opelousas, LA
$29.00–$37.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Marrero, LA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Senior Social Worker-Hud Vash
Veterans Health Administration · Hammond, LA
$94k–$122k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted 2 days ago
RN Admissions PRN
Acadia Healthcare · Lafayette, LA
$30.25–$46.43/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Veterans Health Administration · Baton Rouge, LA
$44k–$79k/ year
New this week
Browse Louisiana jobs by profession
Who is hiring in Louisiana
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 17 | $26.92 | Dental Assistant (7), Hygienist (4) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 | $46.70 | Social Worker (3), RN (3) |
| Amedisys | 7 | $34.86 | LPN / LVN (2), CNA (1) |
| Acadia Healthcare | 5 | $38 | RN (5) |
| Select Medical | 5 | $44.01 | RN (3), OT (1) |
| PDS Health | 3 | $20.62 | Dental Assistant (3) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 2 | $37.30 | PT (1), CNA (1) |
| Premise Health | 1 | $29.50 | Phlebotomist (1) |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | 1 | $75.87 | RN (1) |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $24 | Dental Assistant (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Louisiana
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 17 | $30.18 | Lab Scientist (9), RN (5) |
| Louisiana Children's Medical Center | 10 | $37 | RN (10) |
| Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana | 5 | $27 | Lab Scientist (3), RN (2) |
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | 2 | $68 | Pharmacist (2) |
| CHRISTUS Health Southwestern LA | 2 | $27.83 | Lab Scientist (2) |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 2 | $21.04 | Lab Scientist (2) |
| Touro Infirmary | 1 | $36.59 | RN (1) |
| Lifepoint Rehabilitation Services, LLC | 1 | $31 | OT (1) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Louisiana
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 8 | $46.70 | RN |
| Baton Rouge | 5 | $35 | RN |
| Jefferson | 5 | $44.01 | RN |
| Monroe | 4 | $40.14 | Social Worker |
| Lafayette | 4 | $38.34 | RN |
| Metairie | 4 | $39.59 | LPN / LVN |
| Covington | 3 | $38 | RN |
| Hammond | 3 | $27.64 | Social Worker |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Louisiana
How Louisiana's hospital market is built.
- 161hospitals listed by CMS
- 98with emergency services
- 40Birthing-Friendly designated
- 13rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 86
- Psychiatric: 44
- Critical access: 27
- Other: 3
- Children's: 1
By ownership
- For-profit: 62
- Government and federal: 47
- Nonprofit: 43
- Other: 9
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 12 | 2 |
| New Orleans | 10 | 1 |
| Shreveport | 10 | 0 |
| Lafayette | 7 | 0 |
| Alexandria | 7 | 0 |
| Lake Charles | 5 | 0 |
| Houma | 4 | 1 |
| Monroe | 4 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, Coushatta · 4 of 5 stars
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Natchitoches · 4 of 5 stars
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge · 4 of 5 stars
- Ochsner Medical Center Acute, New Orleans · 4 of 5 stars
- Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Kenner · 4 of 5 stars
- Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Bogalusa · 4 of 5 stars
- Savoy Medical Center, Mamou · 4 of 5 stars
- Springhill Medical Center, Springhill · 4 of 5 stars
- St Bernard Parish Hospital, Chalmette · 4 of 5 stars
- St Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Louisiana with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Louisiana
What the compact means here
Louisiana is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Louisiana without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Louisiana, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Louisiana on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Louisiana, you apply for a Louisiana license as your new home state. Ask the Louisiana board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Louisiana requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Louisiana board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Louisiana
Louisiana taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Louisiana
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Louisiana. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Louisiana
- DeShawn Carter, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Louisiana line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Compact state | Applies | $39.73 | 61 |
| Mississippi | Compact state | Applies | $35.53 | 210 |
| Texas | Compact state | None | $45.41 | 455 |
Common questions
Is Louisiana a compact nursing state?
Louisiana is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Louisiana without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Louisiana, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Louisiana?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Louisiana board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Louisiana tax wages?
Yes. Louisiana taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Louisiana?
The median RN pay is $42.07 per hour, about $87,506 a year, based on 13 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $31 to $62 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Louisiana?
CMS lists 161 hospitals in Louisiana, 114 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Louisiana?
11 employers published roles with pay in Louisiana, led by Aspen Dental with 17. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Louisiana?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Louisiana. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
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Your RN pay reportLouisiana · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationShreveport, LA · 3 postings$46.70/ hr$31–$67
- Select MedicalJefferson, LA · 3 postings$44.01/ hr$36–$50
- Acadia HealthcareCovington, LA · 5 postings$38.00/ hr$30–$46
- Louisiana Children's Medical CenterNew Orleans, LA · 9 wage offers$37.00/ hr$30–$44
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$42.07High$62
13 RN postings with published pay in Louisiana, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 RN roles
- RN Admissions PRNPer diem$34.00–$42.00/ hour
- RN Admissions PRNPer diem$30.25–$46.43/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.