Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Louisiana earn a median salary of $52,802 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.3% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 18,520 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $48,900 to $58,800 depending on location.
$52,802
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$58,800
Highest paying metro
$48,900
Lowest paying metro
18,520
Employed in Louisiana
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inLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $58,800 | $51,270 | $62,890 | 3,210 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,410 | $49,520 | $60,870 | 2,910 |
| Shreveport, LA | $57,040 | $50,120 | $60,360 | 1,790 |
| Slidell, LA | $57,040 | $49,190 | $60,420 | 990 |
| Monroe, LA | $53,010 | $47,190 | $58,230 | 1,250 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,430 | $50,600 | $57,500 | 1,200 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $51,310 | $46,590 | $57,850 | 900 |
| Hammond, LA | $51,160 | $47,990 | $58,350 | 520 |
| Alexandria, LA | $51,000 | $47,880 | $59,030 | 690 |
| Houma, LA | $50,410 | $48,340 | $58,310 | 570 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $49,710 | $46,020 | $58,060 | 1,050 |
| Central Louisiana | $49,200 | $46,340 | $57,930 | 1,270 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,900 | $43,980 | $58,380 | 2,170 |