Registered Nurse Salary in Louisiana
Based on 47K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$78,880
$37.923/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-12.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $112K
47K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,830 |
| 25th percentile | $67,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,880 |
| 75th percentile | $93,600 |
| 90th percentile | $111,810 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $73,180 |
| 2023 | $76,650 |
| 2024 | $78,880 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $73,180 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $76,650 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $78,880 | $90,458 |