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Nurse Anesthetists salary in Louisiana

Median: $222,130 / year · $106.80 / hr · 2025

6% below the U.S. average

Mean
$243,240
$116.94 / hr
Median hourly
$106.80 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$176,660 – $304,640
U.S. median
$236,590
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$176,660
  • Median$222,130
  • Mean$243,240
  • 90th percentile$304,640

U.S. median $236,590

Take-home estimate

$155,493

On a $222,130 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$44,096 (19.9%)
  • State income tax$8,668 (3.9%)
  • Social Security$10,453 (4.7%)
  • Medicare$3,420 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$155,493 (70.0%)
  • Share of $222,130 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$251,820

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Louisiana RPP is 88.2 (12% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Louisiana

70726Denham Springs city70072Marrero CDP70065Kenner city70301Chackbay CDP70769Prairieville CDP70737Gonzales city70816Baton Rouge city71111Bossier City city70810Oak Hills Place CDP70056Terrytown CDP70433Covington city70506Lafayette city

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Highest-paying states for Nurse Anesthetists

Louisiana ranks #35 of 44 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($222,130).

Nurse Anesthetists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Alaska$341,210
#2New York$321,030
#3Massachusetts$295,550
#4California$292,410
#5New Jersey$291,350
#6Illinois$286,830
#7Vermont$283,060
#8West Virginia$278,530
#9Montana$277,380
#10New Hampshire$275,980
#11Washington$274,390
#12Wisconsin$273,170
#13Iowa$273,070
#14Oregon$272,330
#15Minnesota$266,190
#16South Carolina$265,480
#17South Dakota$263,930
#18Idaho$263,130
#19Wyoming$255,250
#20Virginia$252,110
#21Arizona$248,660
#22Maine$247,470
#23Michigan$247,010
#24Nebraska$246,730
#25Texas$244,990
#26North Dakota$244,240
#27Missouri$242,630
#28Connecticut$236,960
#29Ohio$231,810
#30Georgia$224,630
#31North Carolina$224,610
#32Arkansas$224,280
#33Maryland$223,140
#34Kentucky$222,520
#35Louisiana$222,130
#36Pennsylvania$221,530
#37Kansas$212,090
#38Tennessee$211,450
#39Florida$210,570
#40Mississippi$198,410
#41Alabama$190,300
#42Oklahoma$156,830
#43New Mexico$129,370
#44 Lowest Utah$126,600

Frequently asked questions

What is the median nurse anesthetists salary in Louisiana?
The OEWS median is $222,130 per year ($106.80 / hr) (2025), 6% below the U.S. average.
How much does a nurse anesthetists make per hour in Louisiana?
The OEWS hourly median is $106.80 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $155,493 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does nurse anesthetists pay compare nationally?
The Louisiana median is 6% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $236,590.
Which states pay nurse anesthetistss the most?
Alaska has the highest published OEWS median at $341,210. Louisiana ranks #35 of 44.
What is that salary worth after Louisiana living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 88.2 (U.S. = 100), 12% below the U.S. average. $222,130 in Louisiana has about the same purchasing power as $251,820 at U.S. average prices.