Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$42.25/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Louisiana is $42.25 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $50.71.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$42.25/hour
Louisiana
20% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Missouri ($49) and Georgia ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Texas pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Florida | $40 | $51 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
TK Health pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — TK Health pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $40 | $40 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $44 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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