Registered Nurses salary
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Registered Nurses in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro earn a median of $81,850 a year, based on BLS estimates for 11,530 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 2% above the LA statewide median of $80,230. It ranks #308 of 514 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE11,530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN NEW ORLEANS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in New Orleans?
The BLS median is $81,850 a year (May 2025). Half of the 11,530 jobs pay between $75,030 and $95,140. The 10th percentile is $65,660 and the 90th is $103,180.
Is New Orleans a high-paying metro for Registered Nurses?
That is 16% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 2% above the LA statewide median of $80,230. It ranks #308 of 514 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Registered Nurses the most in New Orleans?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Louisiana Children's Medical Center ($84,490), Ochsner Clinic Foundation ($84,240). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.