May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Louisiana

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Louisiana is $80,230, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,086
Federal income tax-$339
Social Security-$191
Medicare-$45
State income tax (LA)-$78
Net take-home$2,433
Annual net: $63,251Effective rate: 21.2%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Louisiana state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Louisiana scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Louisiana earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Louisiana paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Louisiana?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Louisiana is $80,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,433 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Louisiana after taxes?

On the median salary of $80,230, a single filer in Louisiana takes home approximately $2,433 every two weeks ($3,086 gross). The effective tax rate is 21.2%.

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