As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Louisiana is $63,908. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,842 to $68,974, with most professionals earning between $50,409 and $73,586.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $50,409 | LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $56,842 | LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $63,908 | LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $68,974 | LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $73,586 | LA | April 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Abbeville, LA | Avg. Salary $58,823 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abita Springs, LA | Avg. Salary $61,874 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acme, LA | Avg. Salary $56,826 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addis, LA | Avg. Salary $62,181 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aimwell, LA | Avg. Salary $56,826 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Akers, LA | Avg. Salary $61,834 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, LA | Avg. Salary $61,658 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexandria, LA | Avg. Salary $57,350 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ama, LA | Avg. Salary $62,260 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Amelia, LA | Avg. Salary $61,658 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About Louisiana Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state ma....More
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