Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Louisiana
Based on 19K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$53,930
$25.928/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-15.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$43K – $64K
19K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,860 |
| 25th percentile | $48,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $53,930 |
| 75th percentile | $59,880 |
| 90th percentile | $64,240 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,590 |
| 2023 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | $53,930 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,590 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $53,930 | $63,623 |