Average NICU Nurse Salary in Metairie

NICU nurses in Metairie earn an average of $74,097 per year (or $35.63 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$80,731
Metairie, LA
8% lower than the national average
$74,097
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Metairie NICU nurses earn 8% lower than the national average salary for NICU nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).

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NICU nurse salary range in Metairie, LA

10%
$59,915
MEDIAN
$77,372
90%
$98,465
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $98,465 $47
75th Percentile $78,557 $37
Median $77,372 $37
25th Percentile $60,819 $29

80% of Metairie NICU nurses earn between $59,915 and $98,465.

Cost-of-living adjusted NICU nurse salary in Metairie

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Metairie, LA
$76,468
Overall Average
Metairie, LA
$74,097

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Metairie NICU nurses earn about $76,468 per year. Cost-of-living in Metairie is 3% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Louisiana for NICU nurses

Bossier City, LA $70,943 per year

Louisiana nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where NICU nurses are paid the highest is Bossier City, where the average NICU nurses salary is $70,943 and 5,910 registered nurses are currently employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Metairie, LA?

Rehab Nurse $87,089 per year
Orthopedics Nurse $86,065 per year
Primary Care Nurse $85,040 per year
Radiology Nurse $83,759 per year
Nurse Manager $79,435 per year
Pain Management Nurse $77,868 per year
Substance Abuse Nurse $77,868 per year
Trauma Nurse $77,868 per year
OR Nurse $77,868 per year
Home Health Nurse $77,663 per year

At a $74,097 average annual salary, NICU nurses in Metairie tend to earn less than rehab nurses ($87,089), orthopedics nurses ($86,065), primary care nurses ($85,040), radiology nurses ($83,759), nurse managers ($79,435), pain management nurses ($77,868), substance abuse nurses ($77,868), trauma nurses ($77,868), OR nurses ($77,868), and home health nurses ($77,663).

More about NICU nurses

NICU or neonatal nurses provide round-the-clock care for newborn infants who face a variety of medical issues right after birth. This list of medical conditions include premature birth, low birthweight and congential disabilities.

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