Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,219/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Metairie, LA is $2,219 per week. This is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,093.

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 398 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,219/week

Metairie, LA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,093/week

Louisiana

3% lower than the US average.

$2,165/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities

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New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,096/week

This is 6% lower than the Metairie average of $2,219.

Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,958/week

This is 13% lower than the Metairie average of $2,219.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,720/week

This is 29% lower than the Metairie average of $2,219.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Metairie?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVOR$2,479$2,607
CVICU$2,315$2,925
Neuro ICU$2,195$2,925
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,195$2,925
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,195$2,925
Trauma ICU$2,195$2,925
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Metairie?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Home Health$2,699$2,699
GLC On-The-Go$2,392$2,852
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,314$2,721
Anders Group$2,309$2,747
Trustaff$2,304$2,925
AHS Staffing$2,291$2,724
Triage Staffing$2,285$2,569
American Traveler$2,277$2,825
Healthcare Support$2,246$2,246
Focus Staff$2,220$2,718

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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