Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Louisiana
Across 169 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $143K (75th percentile $164K), based on the 23 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 24th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Ochsner Health (30), LCMC Health (29), Community Care Partners (13).
169+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 23 roles pay ~$143k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
23 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
23 jobs · 13 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Nurse Practitioner Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live nurse practitioner listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 169
- Live median
- $143k
- 75th $164k · n=23
- 12-mo median
- $135k
- Pay rank
- #24 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.8/10 · #51
- 12-mo postings
- 572
Nurse Practitioner pay in Louisiana sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $135k | — | 4.8/10 | 572 |
| California#1 | $163k | +$27k | 5.3/10 | 3116 |
| Washington#2 | $153k | +$17k | 5.5/10 | 903 |
| Oregon#3 | $152k | +$17k | 6.0/10 | 663 |
| Alaska#4 | $152k | +$16k | 5.3/10 | 78 |
| Texasborders | $133k | −$2k | 5.4/10 | 2621 |
| Mississippiborders | $133k | −$3k | 5.1/10 | 348 |
| Arkansasborders | $127k | −$9k | 5.1/10 | 391 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Ochsner Health (30), LCMC Health (29), Community Care Partners (13)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Louisiana.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Louisiana?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioner jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioner jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include Community Care Partners, Ochsner Health, FMOL Health, Monogram Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 169 nurse practitioners positions in Louisiana listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Louisiana
Ochsner Health30 open roles here · WLB 53/100
LCMC Health29 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Community Care Partners13 open roles here · WLB 71/100Fast Pace Health10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Curana Health7 open roles here · WLB 64/100
FMOL Health5 open roles here · WLB 67/100
St. Tammany Parish Hospital4 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative3 open roles here · WLB 75/100