Nurse Anesthetist salary in Louisiana
What nurse anesthetists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$222,130$106.80 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $236,590
Middle half earn$212,870 – $268,210Top 10%: $304,640+
Jobs9001.39× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Anesthetist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $216,280 | $103.98 | 190 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $217,490 | $104.56 | 150 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $268,210 | $128.95 | 130 |
| Lafayette, LA | $216,300 | $103.99 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $230,440 | $110.79 | 70 |
| Hammond, LA | $304,640 | $146.46 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $203,250 | $97.72 | 40 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $218,370 | $104.99 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Nurse Anesthetist pay in similar states
Georgia · $224,630 North Carolina · $224,610 Arkansas · $224,280 Maryland · $223,140 Kentucky · $222,520 Pennsylvania · $221,530
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 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
Questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Louisiana?
Nurse Anesthetists in Louisiana earned a median of $222,130 a year ($106.80 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $212,870 to $268,210.
Where in Louisiana do nurse anesthetists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Hammond, LA at $304,640.
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.