Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,306/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisiana is $1,306 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $1,513.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$1,306/week

Louisiana

16% lower than the US average.

$1,513/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?

Only Alexandria, Louisiana reports pay data for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $1,312 per week. Alexandria, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,015. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,306 per week, roughly in line with Alexandria, Louisiana.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alexandria, Louisiana$1,312$2,015
What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Louisiana?

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Louisiana, averaging $1,134 per week. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,267. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,306 per week — LPN / LVN earns 13% less.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN$1,134$1,267
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,521 per week, followed by Missouri ($1,496) and Arkansas ($1,460). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,038. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,306 per week — Georgia pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Georgia$1,521$1,741
Missouri$1,496$1,950
Arkansas$1,460$1,681
Tennessee$1,413$1,700
Texas$1,342$2,400
Kentucky$1,331$3,038
Oklahoma$1,325$1,740
Mississippi$1,212$1,734
Florida$1,142$1,604
Alabama$1,121$1,614
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

Bestica pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,970 per week, followed by Healthcare Support ($1,679) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($1,658). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,015. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,306 per week — Bestica pays 51% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$1,970$1,970
Healthcare Support$1,679$1,679
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,658$2,015
Ardor Health Solutions$1,561$1,561
Niktor$1,419$1,419
Care Career - LPN/CNA$1,417$1,417
TalentBurst, Inc$1,305$1,402
Triage Staffing$1,250$1,267
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$1,236$1,236
Slate Healthcare$1,181$1,181

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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