Nurse Practitioner salary in Louisiana
Nurse practitioners in Louisiana earn a median $125,600 a year, 5% below the national median of $132,300. That ranks #45 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $93,732.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $125,600 | $10,467 | $4,831 | $60.38 |
| Average pay | $126,630 | $10,553 | $4,870 | $60.88 |
| Take-home (median) | $93,732 | $7,811 | $3,605 | $45.06 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $18,878 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $9,608 |
| Louisiana income tax | $3,382 |
| Take-home | $93,732 |
Louisiana's prices are 12% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $106,264 buys in an average-priced state. The Louisiana minimum wage is $7.25; the median nurse practitioner earns 8.3 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Louisiana vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $125,600 | $93,732 | $106,264 |
| Arkansas | $125,660 | $92,993 | $106,966 |
| Mississippi | $124,730 | $92,262 | $106,105 |
| Texas | $131,670 | $101,262 | $104,333 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Louisiana?
- The median salary is $125,600 a year ($60.38 an hour), and the average is $126,630, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Louisiana?
- About $93,732 a year after federal and Louisiana taxes, or $3,605 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Louisiana than the national average?
- Louisiana ranks #45 of 51 for median pay, 5% below the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #12.