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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Louisiana earned a median of $57,470 a year ($27.63 an hour) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $64,400; 17,600 were employed there, ranking #47 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $57,470 | $64,400 |
| Mean annual wage | $56,590 | $67,050 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.63 | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $45,810 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $49,650 | $59,000 |
| 75th percentile | $61,220 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $66,150 | $83,440 |
| Employment | 17,600 | 648,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.096 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.18 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.