Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary in Louisiana

How much does a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) make in Louisiana?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Louisiana is $111,090 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,654
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,090 to $118,190
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,627
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,190 $9,849 $2,273 $57
Average $111,090 $9,258 $2,136 $53
25th Percentile $105,090 $8,758 $2,021 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries

A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $108,630
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,077
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,257
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,237
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,769
Levels Salary
Entry Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$108,630
Intermediate Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$109,077
Senior Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$111,257
Specialist Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$114,237
Expert Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$114,769
$108,630 0 yr
$109,077 < 2 yrs
$111,257 2-4 yrs
$114,237 5-8 yrs
$114,769 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Moreauville: $101,390
  • Morrow: $102,890
  • Newellton: $102,890

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$105,090
Average $111,090/year
$118,190
$8,758
Average $9,258/month
$9,849
$2,021
Average $2,136/week
$2,273
$51
Average $53/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,190 $9,849 $2,273 $57
Average $111,090 $9,258 $2,136 $53
25th Percentile $105,090 $8,758 $2,021 $51

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