salary$124,800 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,690per year
Jobs in the area1,270people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 14.5% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $124,800 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $105,570 and $157,690.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 14.5% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.