Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$51.08/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana is $51.08 per hour. This is 48% lower than the US average of $75.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$51.08/hour
Louisiana
48% lower than the US average.
$75.77/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Florida ($63) and Texas ($56). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Missouri pays 55% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $79 | $96 |
| Florida | $63 | $72 |
| Texas | $56 | $76 |
| Oklahoma | $54 | $73 |
| Alabama | $48 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $48 | $64 |
| Tennessee | $46 | $62 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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