The median annual wage for Registered Nurses in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $81,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,700.
Pay spans roughly $65,870 at the 10th percentile to $125,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.39 per hour. An estimated 11,410 people work as registered nurses in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $81,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.39 |
| 10th percentile | $65,870 |
| 90th percentile | $125,020 |
| Employment | 11,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.