Nursing Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Nursing Assistants in Louisiana earn a median of $30,510 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,690
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,980; the top 10% earn over $37,390. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,470 median in Louisiana
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,090 median in Louisiana
- Occupational Therapy Aides$28,560 median in Louisiana
- Physical Therapist Aides$22,460 median in Louisiana
- Registered Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana
- Orderlies$27,330 median in Louisiana
Nursing Assistants pay in Louisiana
How much do nursing assistants make in Louisiana?
The median is $30,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,980 and the top 10% earn over $37,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−28% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.