Nurse Practitioners Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Nurse Practitioners in Louisiana earn a median salary of $122,338 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $129,210. An estimated 4,470 nurse practitioners are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $110,350 to $127,670 depending on location.
$122,338
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$127,670
Highest paying metro
$110,350
Lowest paying metro
4,470
Employed in Louisiana
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Nurse Practitioners salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $127,670 | $109,660 | $135,190 | 1,040 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $127,380 | $109,230 | $137,610 | 110 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $127,260 | $109,370 | $135,930 | 900 |
| Central Louisiana | $126,500 | $111,360 | $137,440 | 220 |
| Houma, LA | $124,810 | $105,540 | $143,060 | 190 |
| Slidell, LA | $122,960 | $103,140 | $135,300 | 390 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $122,260 | $99,400 | $143,250 | 180 |
| Shreveport, LA | $121,940 | $104,640 | $132,400 | 330 |
| Lafayette, LA | $120,670 | $108,010 | $133,800 | 390 |
| Monroe, LA | $119,870 | $104,540 | $131,330 | 270 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $119,860 | $97,590 | $135,060 | 140 |
| Alexandria, LA | $118,860 | $101,560 | $128,880 | 150 |
| Hammond, LA | $110,350 | $97,090 | $144,460 | 160 |