CNA salary in Louisiana.
What a Certified Nursing Assistant actually takes home in Louisiana, broken down by city, percentile, and hourly rate. Numbers below come straight from BLS OES May 2024.
CNA estimated pay overview in Louisiana
Based on BLS OES May 2024 state-level wage data.
Highest-paying cities for CNAs in Louisiana
Estimated average annual CNA salary by metropolitan area (BLS-based).
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What affects CNA pay in Louisiana?
Experience level
New CNAs in Louisiana usually start near $23,700. With 5+ years and a specialty cert or two, you can land closer to $38,900.
Facility type
Skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living all pay a little differently. Pay in New Orleans tends to run higher than rural parts of the state.
Shift differentials
Most Louisiana facilities pay $1–$3/hr extra on evenings and nights. Weekends often add another $0.50–$2/hr on top of your base rate.
Total compensation
Base pay is one number on the offer. Benefits, shift differentials, and overtime swing the real total by a lot. Read the whole offer before comparing jobs side by side.
CNA salary in other states
Compare state-level estimates.
Salary data source
The wage figures on this page are derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OES) May 2024 release. National medians adjusted by state-level BLS data where available. Actual salaries vary by employer, experience, shift, and facility type.
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