salary$60,640 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,370per year
Jobs in the area2,940people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford New Orleans?
OK. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 29.8% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $60,640 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $49,230 and $75,370.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 29.8% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.