Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New Orleans
$60,640
Local median annual wage in New Orleans-Metairie, LA. Middle half of earners roughly $51,630 to $63,790.
Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.
- vs US median
- −5.8%
- US median
- $64,400
- Cost of living (92.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
- 92.6
- Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
- $51,630 to $63,790
- Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
- 2,940
- Job code
- 29-2061
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Orleans pay a median $60,640 (May 2025), 5.8% below the US median of $64,400. At local prices (index 92.6), that median buys about what $65,486 buys at US-average prices.
What that pay buys
$60,640 in New Orleans buys about what $65,486 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 92.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 86 vs overall 92.6 (US average = 100, 2024).
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $60,640 | $51,630 to $63,790 | 92.6 |
| Knoxville | $57,960 | $49,160 to $61,460 | 92.6 |
| San Francisco | $94,310 | $81,650 to $104,110 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $59,820 | $51,450 to $64,300 | 89.2 |
Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Orleans?
- The median annual wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $60,640 (May 2025 local salary guide).
- How does New Orleans pay compare to the US median for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
- Local median pay is 5.8% below the national median of $64,400.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- The cost of living index for New Orleans is 92.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $60,640 has about the same buying power as $65,486 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
- Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
- Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
- Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)
Does not include
- Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand
Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.
Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.