Registered Nurse Salary in New Orleans, LA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$74,347
Hourly Rate
$35.74
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,795
employed
Registered Nurse Salary Range in New Orleans, LA
Annual Salary Range
$47k
10th percentile
$60k
25th
$92k
75th
$107k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $47,191 | $22.69 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,193 | $28.94 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $74,347 | $35.74 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,534 | $44.01 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $107,097 | $51.49 |
| Average (Mean) | $81,290 | $39.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Registered Nurse salary in New Orleans, LA is $74,347 per year or $35.74 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the New Orleans-Metairie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How New Orleans, LA Compares
vs National Average
$81,220
vs Louisiana Average
$76,731
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$77,932
Cost of living in New Orleans, LA is 4.6% below the national average.
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