Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,600 | $135,791 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.38 | $65.28 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $142,404.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $118,211 | $92,000 | $142,600 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana is $125,600, or about $60.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Louisiana is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Louisiana typically earn from $92,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,380 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $125,600, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.