Registered Nurses Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $74,390 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $61,170
90th percentile $95,360
Employed locally 1,700
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,170
    25th
    $62,430
    50th (median)
    $74,390
    75th
    $78,680
    90th
    $95,360

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,230
    Nurse Practitioners $126,500
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $59,720
    Speech-Language Pathologists $84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Central Louisiana is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.57 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Central Louisiana is 20.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,170 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,430.