Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Louisiana
A nursing assistant (cna) in Louisiana earns an estimated $36,700 a year ($17.64 an hour). Most workers fall from $25,000 to $53,200, depending on experience and employer.
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Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Louisiana
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $25,000 | $12.02 |
| Median (estimate) | $36,700 | $17.64 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $53,200 | $25.58 |
| US national median | $39,500 | $18.99 |
The Louisiana estimate is 7% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Louisiana keeps about $30,567 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $1,175.67 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Louisiana paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant (cna) make in Louisiana?
About $36,700 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.