Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $78,190 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $59,790
90th percentile $105,670
Employed locally 1,310
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,790
    25th
    $65,570
    50th (median)
    $78,190
    75th
    $83,960
    90th
    $105,670

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,370
    Pharmacists $127,040
    Nurse Practitioners $119,860
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Louisiana is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Louisiana is 16.5% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,790 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,570.