Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana
Across 61 live Registered Nurse listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $114K (75th percentile $117K), based on the 10 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Ochsner Health (18), FMOL Health (6), Compassus (4).
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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 10 roles pay ~$114k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Registered Nurse Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse 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
- 61
- Live median
- $114k
- 75th $117k · n=10
- 12-mo median
- $83k
- Pay rank
- #48 of 51
- Work-life
- 3.9/10 · #49
- 12-mo postings
- 174
Registered Nurse roles in Louisiana advertise $9k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $83k | — | 3.9/10 | 174 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$39k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$37k | 4.3/10 | 1248 |
| Washington#3 | $113k | +$30k | 4.5/10 | 315 |
| Oregon#4 | $112k | +$29k | 4.6/10 | 163 |
| Texasborders | $91k | +$8k | 4.1/10 | 1522 |
| Mississippiborders | $84k | +$1k | 3.7/10 | 169 |
| Arkansasborders | $79k | −$4k | 3.8/10 | 116 |
“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 (18), FMOL Health (6), Compassus (4)
- 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 Registered Nurse jobs in Louisiana.
How much do registered nurses earn in Louisiana?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. 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 registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current registered nurses 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 registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 35% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, River Place Behavioral Health, HIV AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 61 registered nurses 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 Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana
Ochsner Health18 open roles here · WLB 53/100
FMOL Health6 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Compassus4 open roles here · WLB 71/100CVS Health4 open roles here · WLB 60/100
LCMC Health4 open roles here · WLB 54/100
HIV AIDS Alliance for Region Two3 open roles here · WLB 70/100Bristol Hospice2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
One Oncology2 open roles here · WLB 75/100