Salary Guide

CRNA Salary in Louisiana

Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Louisiana (2026).

$200
Permanent hourly
$260–$360
Locum hourly
$280k
Annual salary
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The average CRNA salary in Louisiana is $200/hr or approximately $280k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in Louisiana earn significantly more — typically $260–$360/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. CRNAs in Louisiana practice under physician supervision or a collaborative agreement. RxRooster aggregates CRNA salary data and job listings from 20+ sources across Louisiana.

What affects CRNA pay in Louisiana?

Practice authority

Louisiana requires physician supervision. CRNAs may see slightly lower autonomy premiums than FPA states.

State tax

Louisiana collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.

Locum vs. permanent

Locum CRNAs in Louisiana commonly earn $260–$360/hr, 30–80% above permanent staff rates.

Facility type

Level-I trauma and academic centers pay differently than community hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Compare offers on RxRooster.