Nurse Practitioner salary in Louisiana
Nurse Practitioners in Louisiana earn a median of $60.57 per hour, about $125,980 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $51.86 and $65.00 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in New Orleans-Metairie, LA, at $61.38 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $60.57median pay per hour
- $125,980median pay per year
- 4,480nurse practitioners employed in Louisiana
- #33of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.14 | $95,970 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $51.86 | $107,870 | $52.86 |
| Median | $60.57 | $125,980 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $65.00 | $135,200 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $75.02 | $156,040 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $61.38 | $127,670 | 1,040 | 1% above | $66.29 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $61.24 | $127,380 | 110 | 1% above | $71.33 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61.18 | $127,260 | 900 | 1% above | $67.39 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $60.01 | $124,810 | 190 | 1% below | $70.51 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59.11 | $122,960 | 390 | 2% below | $63.75 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $58.62 | $121,940 | 330 | 3% below | $69.16 |
| Lafayette, LA | $58.02 | $120,670 | 390 | 4% below | — |
| Monroe, LA | $57.63 | $119,870 | 270 | 5% below | $68.94 |
| Alexandria, LA | $57.14 | $118,860 | 150 | 6% below | — |
| Hammond, LA | $53.06 | $110,350 | 160 | 12% below | $62.82 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $54.64 | $113,660 | 10% below Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $57.35 | $119,290 | 5% below Louisiana |
| Texas | $62.44 | $129,880 | 3% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Louisiana?
The median is $60.57 per hour, about $125,980 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $46.14 and the top 10% earn over $75.02 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, New Orleans-Metairie, LA has the highest median at $61.38 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Louisiana ranks 33rd of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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