Nurse pay in Louisiana
Nurses in Louisiana are being offered a median $84,450 a year right now across 265 live job postings that state pay — ranking #42 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $53k
- 25th percentile
- $62k
- 75th percentile
- $107k
- 90th percentile
- $121k
Where does your pay sit in Louisiana?
Checked against 265 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $53k
- 25th percentile
- $62k
- 75th percentile
- $107k
- 90th percentile
- $121k
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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Louisiana market overview
- 25th percentile
- $62,400
- Median
- $84,450
- 75th percentile
- $106,645
- 90th percentile
- $121,472
- Median hourly (104 postings)
- $30/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (116 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $75,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 265
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Louisiana
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $107k | $141k | 18 |
| Geriatric | $84k | $94k | 16 |
| Case Management | $84k | $84k | 13 |
| Acute Care | $104k | $139k | 12 |
| Community Health | $84k | $84k | 12 |
| Practical Nurse | $59k | $61k | 12 |
| Travel | $105k | $141k | 11 |
| Medical/Surgical | $105k | $122k | 9 |
| Education/Staff Development | $104k | $127k | 7 |
| Home Health | $77k | $123k | 7 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $104k | $127k | 7 |
| General | $116k | $120k | 6 |
| Pediatric | $74k | $115k | 6 |
| Infectious Disease | $113k | $131k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Louisiana right now
- #1$150k
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
median across 4 priced postings
- #2$121k
TGN - A.T. Staffing
median across 11 priced postings
- #3$119k
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
median across 5 priced postings
- #4$117k
American Traveler
median across 10 priced postings
- #5$115k
Fusion Medical Staffing
median across 4 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in LouisianaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Louisiana?
- Across 265 live job postings in Louisiana that state pay, the median posted offer is $84,450 a year (about $30/hr). The middle half of postings runs $62,400–$106,645, and the top 10% start at $121,472.
- How does Louisiana nurse pay compare nationally?
- Louisiana's posted median of $84,450 is 12% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #42 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Louisiana nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 116 live postings in Louisiana advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $75,000.