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 with physician supervision, direction or collaboration. RxRooster publishes CRNA compensation data and job listings for Louisiana.
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CRNA Salary in Louisiana
Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Louisiana (2026).
$200
Permanent hourly
$260–$360
Locum hourly
$280k
Annual salary
What affects CRNA pay in Louisiana?
Practice authority
Louisiana requires physician supervision, direction or collaboration for CRNAs.
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.