Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,590/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $2,590 per week. This is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,224.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,590/week

Baton Rouge, LA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,224/week

Louisiana

13% lower than the US average.

$2,502/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,038/week

This is 27% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,590.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,757/week

This is 47% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,590.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,224/week

This is 16% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,590.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Baton Rouge?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Endoscopy$2,252$2,566
GI Lab$2,252$2,566
Gastroenterology$2,252$2,566
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$3,024$3,024
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,940$2,940
Prime Staffing$2,940$2,940
Trustaff$2,902$2,902
GLC On-The-Go$2,858$2,858
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,848$2,848
Springboard Healthcare$2,848$2,848
Stability Healthcare$2,843$2,843
American Traveler$2,840$2,840
Host Healthcare$2,826$2,826

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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