Nursing Assistants Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Nursing Assistants in Louisiana earn a median salary of $30,131 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.8% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 20,510 nursing assistants are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $28,520 to $32,550 depending on location.
$30,131
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$32,550
Highest paying metro
$28,520
Lowest paying metro
20,510
Employed in Louisiana
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $32,550 | $30,000 | $37,350 | 3,830 |
| Shreveport, LA | $31,250 | $29,490 | $36,180 | 2,260 |
| Slidell, LA | $31,100 | $30,350 | $34,940 | 1,080 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,660 | $29,490 | $34,450 | 3,460 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $30,470 | $28,230 | $33,520 | 870 |
| Hammond, LA | $30,170 | $28,500 | $33,400 | 550 |
| Alexandria, LA | $30,020 | $28,950 | $34,180 | 910 |
| Monroe, LA | $29,850 | $28,210 | $32,930 | 1,280 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,490 | $28,620 | $33,860 | 1,880 |
| Houma, LA | $29,270 | $27,750 | $29,750 | 600 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $29,230 | $28,640 | $31,250 | 1,020 |
| Central Louisiana | $29,120 | $27,520 | $29,960 | 1,470 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $28,520 | $27,240 | $29,560 | 1,300 |