2023 Salary Report for LPNs in Louisiana

Salary Report for Louisiana LPNs

Louisiana Rankings

Compare Louisiana to U.S.

Louisiana LPNs earn an average of $43,900 which is 15% less than the national average salary of $51,850.

Type	Louisiana	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$21.11	$24.93	-15.32%
Average Annual Salary	$43,900	$51,850	-15.33%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Louisiana, 50% of LPNs earn between $37,300 and $47,610 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $50,800, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $36,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	1,812	Under $36,130
15%	2 – 4 years	2,718	$36,130 – $37,300
25%	5 – 9 years	4,530	$37,300 – $46,160
25%	10 – 14 years	4,530	$46,160 – $47,610
15%	15 – 20 years	2,718	$46,160 – $50,800
10%	20+ years	1,812	Above $50,800

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Louisiana nurses earn about $47,347 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $51,850.

Cost-of-living in Louisiana is 7% less than the national average, which means Louisiana residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $43,900, Louisiana LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($166,810), Nurse Practitioners ($112,650), Registered Nurses ($70,380), and Nursing Instructors ($70,240).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($25,840).

Title	Annual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists	$166,810
Nurse Practitioners	$112,650
Registered Nurses	$70,380
Nursing Instructors	$70,240
LPNs	$43,900
Nursing Assistants	$25,840

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Louisiana the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (42,690), Nursing Assistants (21,520) and LPNs (19,320).

The three professions in Louisiana needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (37.7%), Nursing Instructors (15.4%) and Nursing Assistants (3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Registered Nurses	41,940	42,690	1.8%	2,270
Nursing Assistants	20,890	21,520	3%	2,620
LPNs	18,970	19,320	1.8%	1,480
Nurse Practitioners	3,210	4,420	37.7%	320
Nurse Anesthetists	850	870	2.4%	50
Nursing Instructors	520	600	15.4%	60
Nurse Midwives	10	10	0%	0

Salaries Ranked by Louisiana Cities

The average salary for LPNs in Louisiana is $43,900. The top cities that pay LPNs the most are New Orleans-Metairie ($46,270), Baton Rouge ($45,310) and Houma-Thibodaux ($44,360).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay LPNs the highest average annual salary are Central Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,563), Northeast Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,330) and Southwest Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,237).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for LPNs in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a LPNs salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
New Orleans-Metairie	$46,270	$47,770	$1,500
Baton Rouge	$45,310	$47,861	$2,551
Houma-Thibodaux	$44,360	$48,275	$3,915
Shreveport-Bossier City	$43,940	$48,180	$4,240
Hammond	$43,730	$48,187	$4,457
Alexandria	$42,910	$46,748	$3,838
Central Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$42,540	$49,563	$7,023
Northeast Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$42,340	$49,330	$6,990
Lake Charles	$42,270	$46,328	$4,058
Southwest Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$42,260	$49,237	$6,977
Monroe	$42,160	$48,018	$5,858
Lafayette	$41,810	$45,654	$3,844

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Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data