Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana

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

The highest paying specialty in Louisiana is Director of Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $4,000/wk which is 46% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Louisiana include CVOR First Assist with average pay of $3,606/wk, First Assist with average pay of $3,307/wk and OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,307/wk.

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$2,171/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,171 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,185.

Last updated on August 24, 2026. Based on 2,465 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,171/week

Louisiana

1% lower than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Covington, Louisiana	$3,091	$3,966
Marrero, Louisiana	$2,510	$2,779
Monroe, Louisiana	$2,338	$2,619
New Orleans, Louisiana	$2,328	$3,648

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$3,307	$3,769
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,854	$3,406
Electrophysiology Lab	$2,608	$2,890

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Kentucky	$2,148	$3,700
Missouri	$2,143	$3,928
Oklahoma	$2,104	$4,336
Florida	$2,000	$3,625
Georgia	$1,973	$3,732
Alabama	$1,955	$3,494
Tennessee	$1,926	$4,333
Arkansas	$1,817	$3,126
Texas	$1,816	$4,250
Mississippi	$1,766	$3,297

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Encode INC	$4,000	$4,000
American Consultants	$2,956	$2,956
Springboard Healthcare	$2,855	$2,923
All Medical Personnel - Nursing	$2,768	$2,768
Medasource	$2,717	$2,717
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,694	$2,894
Seven Healthcare	$2,645	$3,400
Prime Staffing	$2,639	$3,648
PRIDE Health	$2,568	$3,388
TravSource	$2,540	$3,557