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Average salary by job family in Shreveport
| Management | $111,840 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $91,830 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,550 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $85,650 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,490 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,910 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,140 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,010 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,270 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $58,000 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,860 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,220 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $53,550 |
| Production | $52,170 |
| Protective Service | $49,790 |
| Sales and Related | $43,510 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,490 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,580 |
| Healthcare Support | $32,770 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,600 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $30,010 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $26,150 |
Highest-paying jobs in Shreveport
- Physicians, All Other$295,150
- Nurse Anesthetists$246,010
- Family Medicine Physicians$212,410
- Dentists, General$157,500
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$148,490
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$145,560
- Pharmacists$136,190
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$135,500
- Industrial Production Managers$135,190
- Physician Assistants$135,020
Most common jobs in Shreveport and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 6,390 | $88,850 | $80,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,670 | $31,920 | $28,990 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,250 | $35,140 | $34,970 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,150 | $23,840 | $22,460 |
| Cashiers | 3,920 | $26,270 | $25,760 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,450 | $119,390 | $98,610 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,100 | $28,280 | $26,370 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,060 | $50,590 | $49,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,050 | $24,440 | $22,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,040 | $36,010 | $33,990 |
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Cost of living in Shreveport
Prices in the Shreveport area are 15% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 84.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,580 therefore buys what $64,389 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $186,193, 3.4 times the median household income of $54,635.
$186,193typical home value
$54,635median household income
84.8BEA price parity
389,004metro population
Take-home pay in Shreveport
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,110 | $25,856 | $2,155 |
| Median wage | $44,820 | $37,234 | $3,103 |
| Average wage | $54,580 | $44,784 | $3,732 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,340 | $53,106 | $4,426 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Shreveport
Management21 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$146K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$135K
- Financial Managers$132K
- Sales Managers$127K
- Marketing Managers$126K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$114K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Human Resources Managers$111K
- Managers, All Other$107K
- Administrative Services Managers$98K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$92K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Gambling Managers$85K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Food Service Managers$58K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Engineers, All Other$101K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$89K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Surveyors$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$60K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$295K
- Nurse Anesthetists$246K
- Family Medicine Physicians$212K
- Dentists, General$158K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Physician Assistants$135K
- Veterinarians$128K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$57K
- Surgical Technologists$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Paramedics$50K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$37K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$35K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$34K
- Psychiatric Technicians$33K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Software Developers$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$100K
- Data Scientists$95K
- Information Security Analysts$94K
- Computer Systems Analysts$92K
- Computer Programmers$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$67K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$63K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$96K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$91K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$88K
- Chemists$87K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74K
- Chemical Technicians$72K
- School Psychologists$68K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65K
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$128K
- Management Analysts$103K
- Project Management Specialists$91K
- Logisticians$90K
- Budget Analysts$87K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Cost Estimators$69K
- Loan Officers$68K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Fundraisers$65K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$63K
- Training and Development Specialists$57K
- Tax Preparers$45K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$103K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Millwrights$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$98K
- Public Relations Specialists$70K
- Producers and Directors$66K
- Coaches and Scouts$60K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$55K
- Graphic Designers$54K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37K
- Floral Designers$33K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$102K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62K
- Counselors, All Other$59K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58K
- Clergy$58K
- Healthcare Social Workers$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$64K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$52K
- Roofers$52K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$49K
- Carpenters$48K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
Production20 jobs
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63K
- Machinists$59K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Bakers$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
Protective Service13 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$69K
- Transportation Security Screeners$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$63K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$47K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$42K
- Firefighters$37K
- Security Guards$36K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$31K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$148K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$65K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- Insurance Sales Agents$57K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Parts Salespersons$36K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$28K
- Cashiers$26K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$54K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$36K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Gambling Cage Workers$35K
- Tellers$35K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$34K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- File Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Crane and Tower Operators$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29K
- Bus Drivers, School$28K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27K
- Parking Attendants$24K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Massage Therapists$42K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$40K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Assistants$36K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$36K
- Nursing Assistants$34K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33K
- Orderlies$29K
- Physical Therapist Aides$25K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$53K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$41K
- Skincare Specialists$40K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Funeral Attendants$31K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$30K
- Animal Caretakers$29K
- Gambling Dealers$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$29K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$27K
- Childcare Workers$25K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$33K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Cooks, All Other$31K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Food Preparation Workers$26K
- Dishwashers$25K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$24K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$24K
- Bartenders$24K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$24K
- Waiters and Waitresses$23K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$23K
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Salary in Shreveport: questions
What is a good salary in Shreveport?
Half of all workers in the Shreveport metro earn less than $44,820 and the average is $54,580. Earning more than $65,340 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Shreveport to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $59,141, because prices here are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Shreveport?
Physicians, All Other ($295,150), Nurse Anesthetists ($246,010), Family Medicine Physicians ($212,410).
What is the average salary in Bossier City?
Bossier City is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, where the average salary is $54,580 a year and the median $44,820. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Bossier City, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (43340), all occupations and 343 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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