Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,012/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $2,012 per week. This is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,110.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 381 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,012/week

Baton Rouge, LA

9% lower than the US average.

$2,110/week

Louisiana

4% lower than the US average.

$2,188/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,064/week

This is 3% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,012.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,206/week

This is 9% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,012.

Tyler, Texas

$1,702/week

This is 18% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,012.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Baton Rouge?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Electrophysiology Lab$2,421$2,596
Labor and Delivery$2,177$2,462
Endoscopy$2,165$2,446
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support$2,527$2,527
Springboard Healthcare$2,502$2,502
Prime Staffing$2,462$2,462
Skyline Med Staff Home Health$2,426$2,426
TravSource$2,380$2,380
ProMed Staffing Resources A$2,346$2,346
Gifted Healthcare$2,326$2,326
Epic Travel Staffing$2,309$2,309
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$2,300$2,300
LanceSoft$2,275$2,366

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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