Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Louisiana?

The highest paying specialty in Louisiana is Administrative. Travel roles are currently paying $3,207/wk which is 37% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Louisiana include Correctional with average pay of $3,074/wk, First Assist with average pay of $2,961/wk and OR Scrub RN with average pay of $2,961/wk.

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$2,005/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,005 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,153.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on 1,156 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,005/week

Louisiana

7% lower than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Bossier City, Louisiana	$2,640	$3,066
Covington, Louisiana	$2,332	$3,144
Lake Charles, Louisiana	$2,282	$2,616
Kenner, Louisiana	$2,134	$2,511
Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$2,087	$2,886

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Louisiana?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$2,961	$2,961
CVOR	$2,688	$3,114
Radiology	$2,688	$2,724
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,664	$3,220
Interventional Radiology	$2,664	$3,220
OR Circulate	$2,320	$2,463
OR - Operating Room	$2,276	$3,144

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Missouri	$2,121	$3,773
Kentucky	$2,076	$3,386
Oklahoma	$2,045	$3,374
Florida	$1,985	$3,200
Alabama	$1,949	$3,066
Arkansas	$1,935	$3,246
Georgia	$1,890	$4,142
Tennessee	$1,861	$3,450
Mississippi	$1,788	$3,480
Texas	$1,759	$3,955

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.	$2,846	$2,846
Springboard Healthcare	$2,639	$2,639
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,638	$2,638
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health	$2,600	$2,600
Epic Travel Staffing	$2,428	$2,592
Go Healthcare	$2,422	$2,574
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$2,422	$2,600
Source Medical Staffing	$2,410	$2,716
FlexCare Nursing	$2,386	$2,386
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969	$2,356	$2,356