Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$44.31/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Louisiana is $44.31 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $51.02.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$44.31/hour
Louisiana
15% lower than the US average.
$51.02/hour
United States
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Texas ($51) and Georgia ($49). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Long Term Care Nurses is $44 per hour — Missouri pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Texas | $51 | $72 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Florida | $46 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Long Term Care Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $44 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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