Lawyers pay range in Shreveport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $194,620 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Shreveport earn between $76,980 and $139,510.
- $57K10th
- $77K25th
- $99KMedian
- $140K75th
- $195K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,550 | $9,629 | $55.55 |
| Median | $98,900 | $8,242 | $47.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,980 | $6,415 | $37.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $139,510 | $11,626 | $67.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Shreveport vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Lawyers in Shreveport earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($127,520) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $115,550 | $98,900 | $57,300 | $194,620 | 460 |
| Louisiana | $127,520 | $104,100 | $50,140 | $227,230 | 10,200 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Shreveport
On the average salary of $115,550, a single filer in Shreveport takes home about $87,039 a year, or $7,253 a month and $3,348 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Shreveport a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Shreveport area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.8), so the average $115,550 buys what about $136,316 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Shreveport ($44,820). A typical home costs $186,193, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Louisiana cities
Shreveport ranks 6th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($144,250).
- New Orleans$144,250
- Alexandria$139,710
- Lafayette$131,600
- Lake Charles$122,000
- Monroe$116,840
- Shreveport$115,550
- Baton Rouge$112,100
- Hammond$103,010
- Houma$101,700
- Slidell$101,630
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Shreveport: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Shreveport?
$55.55 an hour on average, and $47.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Shreveport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Shreveport?
About $87,039 a year ($7,253 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,550.
Do lawyers earn more in Shreveport than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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. SOC code 23-1011; area Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (43340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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