Nurse Practitioner Salary in Louisiana: $125,600 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Louisiana earn a median of $125,600 per year — $60.38 an hour — $6,700 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #45 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Louisiana NPs earn between $99,050 and $159,570. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Louisiana NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Louisiana NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Louisiana
The median NP in Louisiana out-earns the median RN by $45,370 per year (57%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Louisiana With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Louisiana side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Louisiana | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,600 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $60.38/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $99,050 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $135,610 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $159,570 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 5,380 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Louisiana’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Louisiana?
NPs in Louisiana earn a median of $125,600 per year — $60.38 per hour — $6,700 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Louisiana #45 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Louisiana?
The median NP in Louisiana earns $125,600 versus $80,230 for the median RN — a difference of $45,370 per year (57%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Louisiana?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Louisiana, the 10th percentile is $99,050 and the 25th percentile is $109,850. Most NPs move toward the $125,600 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Louisiana?
5,380 nurse practitioners are employed in Louisiana per the BLS May 2025 estimates.