Nurse Practitioners Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $127,260 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.18
10th percentile $104,180
90th percentile $155,350
Employed locally 900
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,180
    25th
    $109,370
    50th (median)
    $127,260
    75th
    $135,930
    90th
    $155,350

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 185% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $165,460
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $162,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,560
    Physicians, All Other $413,620
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,190
    Pharmacists $132,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Baton Rouge, LA is $61.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.47 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 1.5% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $104,180 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,370.