DOL Median (Louisiana)
$61,568
vs National
-4.3%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,435
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,568
-4.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Louisiana earns $61,568 in nominal terms, which is 4.3% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,435 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital | $64,230 | 2 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | $61,818 | 85 |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HOSPITAL INC | $58,531 | 2 |
| General Health System | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Louisiana?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Louisiana is $61,568 based on 82 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Louisiana earns 4.3% less than the national median of $64,355, or $67,435 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.