Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,053/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Metairie, LA is $2,053 per week. This is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,224.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,053/week

Metairie, LA

22% lower than the US average.

$2,224/week

Louisiana

13% lower than the US average.

$2,502/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,038/week

This is 1% lower than the Metairie average of $2,053.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,757/week

This is 17% lower than the Metairie average of $2,053.

Jackson, Mississippi

$1,984/week

This is 3% lower than the Metairie average of $2,053.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Metairie?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Surg$2,217$2,217
Oncology$2,217$2,217
Telemetry$2,217$2,217
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Metairie?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medical Solutions$2,203$2,203
Epic Travel Staffing$2,187$2,187
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,154$2,154
Trustaff$2,139$2,238
GLC On-The-Go$2,132$2,302
American Traveler$2,131$2,217
Gifted Healthcare$2,102$2,102
PRN Healthcare$2,090$2,090
Aequor Healthcare$2,078$2,078
Host Healthcare$2,066$2,066

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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