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Nurse Practitioners average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$131,490
- Baton Rouge$130,450
- Monroe$128,540
- New Orleans$128,310
- Shreveport$127,310
- Houma$126,850
- Slidell$126,260
- Alexandria$120,160
- Hammond$119,820
- Lafayette$115,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $131,490 | $128,460 | $118,670 | $97,581 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $130,450 | $129,070 | $114,050 | $96,901 | 91 |
| Monroe | $128,540 | $124,340 | $110,750 | $95,653 | 84 |
| New Orleans | $128,310 | $124,800 | $114,930 | $95,503 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $127,310 | $125,740 | $109,630 | $94,849 | 85 |
| Houma | $126,850 | $127,660 | $102,410 | $94,549 | 85 |
| Slidell | $126,260 | $127,840 | $117,320 | $94,163 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $120,160 | $123,080 | $102,500 | $90,144 | 86 |
| Hammond | $119,820 | $123,350 | $100,920 | $89,915 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $115,980 | $120,930 | $99,990 | $87,329 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1171.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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