Nurse Anesthetists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for nurse anesthetists is $106.80 an hour ($222,130 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($236,590). Louisiana ranks 35th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse anesthetists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $84.93 | $176,660 |
| 25% of workers | $102.34 | $212,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $106.80 | $222,130 |
| 75% of workers | $128.95 | $268,210 |
| 90% of workers | $146.46 | $304,640 |
Nurse Anesthetists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $304,640 | 40 |
| Baton Rouge | $268,210 | 130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $230,440 | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $217,490 | 150 |
| Lafayette | $216,300 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $216,280 | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $203,250 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse anesthetists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,600 |
| Paramedics | $56,050 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,870 |
| Pharmacists | $132,410 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,530 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $69,610 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
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