Nurse Practitioners Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $126,500 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.82
10th percentile $97,040
90th percentile $167,930
Employed locally 220
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,040
    25th
    $111,360
    50th (median)
    $126,500
    75th
    $137,440
    90th
    $167,930

    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

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,230
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $59,720
    Speech-Language Pathologists $84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Central Louisiana is $60.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.68 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Central Louisiana is 2.1% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $97,040 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,360.