Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Louisiana
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,470$27.63 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$49,650 – $61,220Top 10%: $66,150+
Jobs17,6002.18× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,640 | $29.15 | 2,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,700 | $28.70 | 2,900 |
| Lafayette, LA | $51,580 | $24.80 | 2,100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $58,340 | $28.05 | 1,840 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,970 | $24.50 | 1,200 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,360 | $26.61 | 1,130 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,500 | $28.61 | 960 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $55,560 | $26.71 | 930 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $51,260 | $24.65 | 920 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $53,300 | $25.63 | 890 |
| Alexandria, LA | $54,880 | $26.38 | 690 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $53,240 | $25.60 | 520 |
| Hammond, LA | $55,840 | $26.85 | 470 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
New Mexico · $59,330 Tennessee · $58,870 Oklahoma · $58,320 Alabama · $57,030 Arkansas · $56,620 West Virginia · $55,360
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,460
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Louisiana?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Louisiana earned a median of $57,470 a year ($27.63 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $49,650 to $61,220.
Where in Louisiana do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $60,640.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.