LA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1171

Nurse Practitioners Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $125,980 -2% below national average (national: $129,210)
$124,850Mean Annual
$61Median Hourly
4,480Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$125,980
$95,960
10th pct.
$156,030
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$95,960$46.14
25th percentile$107,870$51.86
50th percentile (median)$125,980$60.57
75th percentile$135,190$65.00
90th percentile (top earners)$156,030$75.02
Mean (average)$124,850$60.02

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $125,980
California $166,610 +32%
New Jersey $149,620 +19%
Alaska $145,450 +15%
New York $145,390 +15%
Oregon $144,600 +15%
Washington $140,220 +11%
Connecticut $138,960 +10%
Massachusetts $138,890 +10%

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Related Occupations in Louisiana

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Industrial Engineers $126,960 2,000
Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,230 2,560
Physician Assistants $129,610 1,770
Pharmacists $129,650 5,010
Sales Engineers $122,250 N/A
Chief Executives $121,490 670

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nurse Practitioners salary in Louisiana?

The mean nurse practitioners salary in Louisiana is $124,850 per year. The median (middle) salary is $125,980 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Nurse Practitioners in Louisiana?

Entry-level nurse practitionerss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $95,960 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $107,870 per year.

What is the highest Nurse Practitioners salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $156,030 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $135,190 per year.

How does the Louisiana Nurse Practitioners salary compare to the national average?

The median nurse practitioners salary in Louisiana is $125,980, which is -2% below national average of $129,210.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes