Salary Report for Louisiana Nursing Instructors

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Louisiana is 510.
  • Nursing Instructors in Louisiana earn an average of $70,240 per year or $33.77 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in Louisiana is 1%.
  • Louisiana will need 600 new Nursing Instructors by 2030 or 60 new nurses per year.

Louisiana Rankings

  • Louisiana ranks #43 in the U.S. for Nursing Instructors salary and #31 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Louisiana ranks #35 in the U.S. for the total number of Nursing Instructors employed.
  • Louisiana ranks #36 in U.S. for the number of new Nursing Instructors needed by 2030.
  • Louisiana ranks #47 in U.S. for the percentage of new Nursing Instructors needed by 2030.

Compare Louisiana to U.S.

Louisiana Nursing Instructors earn an average of $70,240 which is 14% less than the national average salary of $82,040.

TypeLouisianaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$33.77$39.44-14.38%
Average Annual Salary$70,240$82,040-14.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Louisiana, 50% of Nursing Instructors earn between $54,710 and $81,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $92,780, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $33,950, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year51Under $33,950
15%2 – 4 years76$33,950 – $54,710
25%5 – 9 years128$54,710 – $74,120
25%10 – 14 years128$74,120 – $81,250
15%15 – 20 years76$74,120 – $92,780
10%20+ years51Above $92,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Instructors in Louisiana nurses earn about $75,755 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $82,040.

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.

  • National average salary for Nursing Instructors is $82,040.
  • Average Louisiana Nursing Instructors salary is $70,240.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Louisiana Nursing Instructors earn an average salary of $75,755.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

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

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($25,840), and LPNs ($43,900).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$166,810
Nurse Practitioners$112,650
Registered Nurses$70,380
Nursing Instructors $70,240
LPNs$43,900
Nursing Assistants$25,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses41,94042,6901.8%2,270
Nursing Assistants20,89021,5203%2,620
LPNs18,97019,3201.8%1,480
Nurse Practitioners3,2104,42037.7%320
Nurse Anesthetists8508702.4%50
Nursing Instructors 52060015.4%60
Nurse Midwives10100%0
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Louisiana Cities

The average salary for Nursing Instructors in Louisiana is $70,240. The top cities that pay Nursing Instructors the most is New Orleans-Metairie ($78,490).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nursing Instructors the highest average annual salary is New Orleans-Metairie ($81,034).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nursing Instructors 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 Nursing Instructors salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
New Orleans-Metairie$78,490$81,034$2,544
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Louisiana Nursing Instructors

Louisiana Nursing Instructors earn between $33,950 and $92,780 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 510 Nursing Instructors employed in Louisiana which is about 1% of the U.S. total.

Nurse Anesthetists are the highest paid nurses in Louisiana with an average annual wage of $166,810.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $33,950 a year in Louisiana

The most Nursing Instructors work in the New Orleans-Metairie area where 110 Nursing Instructors are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Instructors in Louisiana earn 75,755 per year, while the average across the United States earns $82,040.

By 2030, Louisiana will need 600 Nursing Instructors . A total of 60 Nursing Instructors will need to enter into the Louisiana work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

New Orleans-Metairie

Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $78,490
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $81,034
Hourly Wage: $37.74
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.86
New Orleans-Metairie Salary Report

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