Nursing Assistant salary in Louisiana
What nursing assistants earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$30,510$14.67 per hour
vs U.S.−28%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$29,070 – $35,100Top 10%: $37,390+
Jobs20,6901.15× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $34,320 | $16.50 | 3,660 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31,220 | $15.01 | 3,500 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $32,160 | $15.46 | 2,330 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,960 | $14.40 | 1,990 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $29,020 | $13.95 | 1,590 |
| Monroe, LA | $29,880 | $14.36 | 1,340 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $28,980 | $13.94 | 1,250 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $29,250 | $14.06 | 1,080 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $34,050 | $16.37 | 1,030 |
| Alexandria, LA | $30,650 | $14.74 | 910 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $33,850 | $16.27 | 730 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $30,140 | $14.49 | 630 |
| Hammond, LA | $33,010 | $15.87 | 600 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $37,220 West Virginia · $36,720 Oklahoma · $35,930 Arkansas · $34,430 Alabama · $34,140 Mississippi · $31,520
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 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 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,460
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Louisiana?
Nursing Assistants in Louisiana earned a median of $30,510 a year ($14.67 an hour) in May 2025, 28% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $29,070 to $35,100.
Where in Louisiana do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $34,320.
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.