Nurse Practitioners Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $127,670 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.38
10th percentile $99,060
90th percentile $155,970
Employed locally 1,040
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,060
    25th
    $109,660
    50th (median)
    $127,670
    75th
    $135,190
    90th
    $155,970

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 205% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 105% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,800
    Physicians, All Other $326,440
    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $66,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,110
    Pharmacists $128,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in New Orleans, LA is $61.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.81 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in New Orleans, LA is 1.2% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,060 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,660.