Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Monroe is 250.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Monroe earn an average of $103,880 per year or $49.94 per hour.
  • The percentage of Louisiana Nurse Practitioners who work in Monroe is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Monroe is less than 1%.

Rankings for Monroe

  • Ranks #12 in Louisiana for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Louisiana for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #419 in the nation for salary and #426 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #191 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Louisiana

Monroe Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $103,880 or $49.94 per hour which is 7% less than the Louisiana average salary of $112,650.

AverageMonroeLouisiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$49.94$54.16-7.79%
Annual Salary$103,880$112,650-7.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Monroe Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $103,880 or $49.94 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageMonroeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$49.94$56.75-12.00%
Annual Salary$103,880$118,040-12.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Monroe earns an average annual salary of $118,314 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $112,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Monroe is 12% less than the Louisiana average, which means Monroe residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.

  • Louisiana average salary is $112,650.
  • Louisiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $121,495.
  • Monroe average salary is $103,880.
  • Monroe cost-of-living adjusted salary is $118,314.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Monroe$103,88087.80%$118,314
Louisiana$112,65092.72%$121,495
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Monroe, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $93,870 and $120,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $129,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $55,450, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year25Under $55,450
15%2 – 4 years38$55,450 – $93,870
25%5 – 9 years62$93,870 – $99,280
25%10 – 14 years62$99,280 – $120,910
15%15 – 20 years38$99,280 – $129,960
10%20+ years25Above $129,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($23,300), LPNs ($42,160), and Registered Nurses ($67,240).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$103,880
Registered Nurses$67,240
LPNs$42,160
Nursing Assistants$23,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Monroe Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Monroe is 250.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $103,880 per year or $49.94 per hour in Monroe.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Monroe Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,314 per year or $57 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Monroe are Nurse Practitioners($103,880), Registered Nurses($67,240), LPNs($42,160).


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