Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana

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

The highest paying specialty in Louisiana is Radiology. Travel roles are currently paying $2,730/wk which is 19% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Louisiana include CVOR with average pay of $2,678/wk, Cardiac Cath Lab with average pay of $2,630/wk and Interventional Radiology with average pay of $2,630/wk.

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$2,224/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,224 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,450.

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,224/week

Louisiana

10% lower than the US average.

$2,450/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Lake Charles, Louisiana	$2,742	$2,990
New Orleans, Louisiana	$2,679	$2,864
Bossier City, Louisiana	$2,626	$3,066
Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$2,590	$2,848
Slidell, Louisiana	$2,467	$2,646
Marrero, Louisiana	$2,459	$2,616
Alexandria, Louisiana	$2,224	$2,262
Covington, Louisiana	$2,221	$2,221

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Radiology	$2,730	$2,809
CVOR	$2,678	$2,864
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,630	$2,848
Interventional Radiology	$2,630	$2,848
Hematology / Oncology	$2,459	$2,567
OR - Operating Room	$2,254	$2,646
Perioperative	$2,254	$2,646
Endoscopy	$2,252	$2,566

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Missouri	$2,703	$3,056
Florida	$2,461	$2,752
Georgia	$2,120	$2,794
Kentucky	$2,052	$2,052
Arkansas	$2,042	$2,117
Alabama	$1,970	$1,970
Oklahoma	$1,925	$1,987
Tennessee	$1,914	$2,100
Mississippi	$1,840	$1,840
Texas	$1,679	$2,890

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Springboard Healthcare	$2,974	$2,974
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,895	$2,895
Core Medical Group	$2,580	$2,580
Binding Minds	$2,520	$2,520
HonorVet Technologies	$2,480	$2,480
NURSE's Etc. Staffing	$2,467	$2,646
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969	$2,462	$2,462
Seven Healthcare	$2,450	$2,450
MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$2,413	$2,864
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,411	$2,411