Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $75,460 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $60,480
90th percentile $91,990
Employed locally 1,240
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,480
    25th
    $66,330
    50th (median)
    $75,460
    75th
    $81,800
    90th
    $91,990

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,170
    Pharmacists $132,190
    Nurse Practitioners $122,260
    Paramedics $46,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Louisiana is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Louisiana is 19.4% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $60,480 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,330.