Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$31.66/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Louisiana is $31.66 per hour. This is 41% lower than the US average of $44.79.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$31.66/hour

Louisiana

41% lower than the US average.

$44.79/hour

United States

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$45$59
Oklahoma$44$46
Texas$43$50
Tennessee$43$46
Florida$39$45
Alabama$37$40
Kentucky$31$40
Kansas$30$39
Mississippi$29$39

Last updated on March 29, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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