Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Baton Rouge, LA
- Middle 50%
- $51,580–$61,950
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #328 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Baton Rouge, LA metro earn a median of $59,700 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,900 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 4% above the LA statewide median of $57,470. It ranks #328 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,900 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,640 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,500 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $58,340 |
| Hammond, LA | $55,840 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $55,560 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,360 |
| Alexandria, LA | $54,880 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $53,300 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $59,700 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,900 jobs pay between $51,580 and $61,950. The 10th percentile is $48,350 and the 90th is $69,520.
Is Baton Rouge a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 4% above the LA statewide median of $57,470. It ranks #328 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in Baton Rouge?
About $28.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $59,700 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.80–$29.78 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.