salary$81,850 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,180per year
Jobs in the area11,530people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford New Orleans?
OK. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 22.1% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $81,850 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $65,660 and $103,180.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 22.1% of the median registered 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.