Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Louisiana earn a median of $57,470 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,600
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,810; the top 10% earn over $66,150. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Registered Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana
- Critical Care Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$36,320 median in Louisiana
- Midwives$63,240 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$119,280 median in Louisiana
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Louisiana
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Louisiana?
The median is $57,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,810 and the top 10% earn over $66,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.