Registered Nurses Salary in Louisiana
Registered Nurses in Louisiana earn a median of $80,230 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,970
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,800; the top 10% earn over $104,740. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Critical Care Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,470 median in Louisiana
- Acute Care Nurses$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$119,280 median in Louisiana
- Nurse Practitioners$125,600 median in Louisiana
- Physician Assistants$128,870 median in Louisiana
Registered Nurses pay in Louisiana
How much do registered nurses make in Louisiana?
The median is $80,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,800 and the top 10% earn over $104,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.