Nurse Practitioners Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $119,860 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.63
10th percentile $93,610
90th percentile $165,150
Employed locally 140
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,610
    25th
    $97,590
    50th (median)
    $119,860
    75th
    $135,060
    90th
    $165,150

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,370
    Pharmacists $127,040
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Louisiana is $57.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Southwest Louisiana is 7.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $93,610 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,590.