Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $30,510 | $41,878 | -27% |
| Median hourly wage | $14.67 | $20.13 | -27% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $34,592.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Louisiana is $30,510, or about $14.67 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Louisiana is -27% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Louisiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 20,690 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $30,510, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.