salary$129,070 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,150per year
Jobs in the area1,010people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 10.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $129,070 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $97,500 and $161,150.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 10.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.