Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Louisiana, nurse anesthetists earn $222,130 at the median, or about $106.8 an hour. The range runs from $177K at the entry level to $305K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 87.28), which stretches that salary to about $254,503 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,191/month, or 9% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $222K get you in Louisiana?
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What this looks like in Louisiana
Nurse anesthetists pay in Louisiana tracks closely to the national median, $222K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,191/month, 9.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 87.28 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 13% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $177K. Mid-career wages sit at $222K. Top earners bring in $305K or more, a $128K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Louisiana
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $305K | +37% | 40 |
| Baton Rouge | $268K | +21% | 130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $230K | +4% | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $217K | -2% | 150 |
| Lafayette | $216K | -3% | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $216K | -3% | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $203K | -8% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Louisiana?
Yes — at the median salary of $222K, rent takes 9.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,191/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Louisiana?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $177K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,600/month. At HUD’s $1,191/month FMR, rent would take 11% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Louisiana?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $222K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Louisiana compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Louisiana pays $222K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 87.28), the purchasing-power equivalent is $255K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Louisiana?
The median is $222,130 a year, that works out to about $107 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $176,660, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $304,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $222K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,966/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 9.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse anesthetists salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 87.28 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse anesthetists salary is worth about $254,503 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse anesthetists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.