FMOL Health Announces Minimum Wage and Salary Increase

Health system raises minimum hire rate to $15 per hour across all markets.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:31pm

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health, a Louisiana-based health system, has announced a minimum wage and salary increase across all of its markets. The new minimum hire rate will be $15 per hour, and the health system says this investment is part of its commitment to being a best place to work.

Why it matters

This pay increase underscores FMOL Health's efforts to attract and retain top talent in the healthcare industry, which has faced staffing challenges in recent years. By raising wages, the health system aims to ensure it remains competitive and can continue providing high-quality care to patients.

The details

FMOL Health says the minimum wage and salary increase is made possible by the health system's strong financial position. In addition to the $15 minimum hire rate, the health system also recently announced a 4% increase that includes pay raises, paid parental leave, and other benefits enhancements.

  • The minimum wage and salary increase was announced on January 27, 2026.

The players

FMOL Health

A Louisiana-based health system operated by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady.

E.J. Kuiper

The president and CEO of FMOL Health.

Jennifer Trahan

The chief human resources officer of FMOL Health.

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What they’re saying

“Thanks to a strong financial position, we are able to make investments back into our health system and more importantly, directly to the team members responsible for our continued success. This underscores the promise we have made to ensure FMOL Health is widely recognized as a best place to work and practice medicine.”

— E.J. Kuiper, President and CEO, FMOL Health (cenlanow.com)

“We are in the business of caring for people, and that extends to our team members. This investment honors our ongoing commitment to ensuring we remain a best place to work in all aspects; offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our team members that includes competitive wages, along with meaningful benefits and organizational purpose rooted in our strong mission.”

— Jennifer Trahan, Chief Human Resources Officer, FMOL Health (cenlanow.com)

What’s next

FMOL Health plans to implement the new minimum wage and salary increase across all of its markets in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

FMOL Health's decision to raise its minimum wage and salaries demonstrates the health system's commitment to supporting its workforce and positioning itself as a top employer in the healthcare industry.