Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,207/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,207 per week. This is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,056.

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Based on 498 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,207/week

New Orleans, LA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,056/week

Louisiana

5% lower than the US average.

$2,156/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,959/week

This is 13% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,207.

Flowood, Mississippi

$1,709/week

This is 29% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,207.

Jackson, Mississippi

$1,884/week

This is 17% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,207.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New Orleans?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$2,556$2,933
Perioperative$2,556$2,933
CVOR$2,343$2,395
Med Surg$2,026$2,369
Telemetry$2,026$2,369
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,858$2,933
ALOIS Healthcare$2,801$2,898
Access Healthcare$2,800$2,800
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,784$2,880
Go Healthcare$2,779$2,853
Prime Staffing$2,707$2,800
Trustaff$2,697$2,789
KPG Healthcare$2,629$2,720
Stability Healthcare$2,623$2,727
Medical Solutions$2,599$2,690

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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