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Pediatric Nurse Salary in Louisiana 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, metro comparison, estimated take-home pay, and offer context for pediatric nurse roles in LA.
Statewide annual estimate
$70,200
$33.75/hr, $1,350/wk, $5,850/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$33.75
Weekly
$1,350
Monthly
$5,850
Annual
$70,200
This is 10% below the national baseline of $78,000 per year for pediatric nurse.
Compare key LA city salaries
Use these city calculators to compare hourly pay, annual pay, and estimated take-home context before weighing a local offer in Louisiana.
Top paying cities in LA
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $36.45 | $75,816 |
| Metairie, LA | $35.10 | $73,008 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33.75 | $70,200 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32.06 | $66,690 |
| Shreveport, LA | $31.05 | $64,584 |
City salary calculators in LA
Use these city pages to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, take-home context, and nearby markets before evaluating an offer.
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$50,544
$24.30/hr
25th percentile
$60,372
$29.03/hr
Median estimate
$70,200
$33.75/hr
75th percentile
$80,028
$38.48/hr
90th percentile
$92,664
$44.55/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $52,650 per year, or $4,388 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Louisiana state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.
2026 Louisiana pay update
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How to increase pay
- Compare offers across the highest-paying cities before accepting a role.
- Ask about shift differential, weekend differential, overtime rules, and call pay.
- Document specialty certifications, high-acuity experience, and unit leadership work.
- Compare total compensation, not only hourly rate: benefits and retirement match matter.
FAQ
How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Louisiana?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $70,200 per year, or about $33.75 per hour, before taxes.
What is the hourly pay for Pediatric Nurse roles in LA?
The statewide hourly estimate is $33.75 before taxes. City pages can be higher or lower after local market and cost-of-living adjustments.
What are the top cities for Pediatric Nurse salary in LA?
New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge currently show the highest published local comparisons for pediatric nurse pay on TrueNursePay.
Is Louisiana above or below the national average?
Louisiana is 10% below the national baseline for this specialty after the state cost-of-living adjustment.
Methodology
Last updated July 16, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Louisiana cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.