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Wages by occupation in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
In Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $42,270 in May 2024, with 159,970 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $42,270 in May 2024, with 159,970 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $221,980 for Nurse Anesthetists, the lowest $15,080 for Gambling Dealers. The largest occupation by headcount is Registered Nurses with 5,650 jobs at a median of $83,200. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 110 | $221,980 | $196,630 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 110 | $171,550 | $81,590 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 50 | $156,850 | $102,620 | $234,990 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 500 | $131,280 | $98,340 | $159,660 | evidence → |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 41-4011 | 220 | $129,520 | $73,150 | $170,460 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 140 | $127,090 | $107,500 | $160,960 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 310 | $125,400 | $90,880 | $196,170 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 60 | $124,350 | $78,050 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 330 | $121,940 | $97,960 | $156,350 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 600 | $116,980 | $64,990 | $204,340 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 60 | $113,520 | $64,840 | $183,530 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 280 | $109,870 | $76,420 | $155,650 | evidence → |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 25-1199 | 720 | $108,970 | $48,780 | $130,950 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 260 | $105,110 | $69,990 | $134,140 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 150 | $104,810 | $82,120 | $156,080 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 390 | $104,150 | $60,690 | $196,700 | evidence → |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 550 | $103,400 | $45,520 | $159,420 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033 | 230 | $103,240 | $52,230 | $168,740 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 430 | $102,880 | $53,190 | $214,390 | evidence → |
| Facilities Managers 11-3013 | 190 | $102,440 | $59,530 | $201,330 | evidence → |
| Social Workers, All Other 21-1029 | 110 | $101,690 | $54,550 | $132,660 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 280 | $101,570 | $65,040 | $162,270 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 890 | $101,080 | $63,320 | $172,240 | evidence → |
| General and Operations Managers 11-1021 | 3,690 | $101,020 | $49,530 | $205,790 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 90 | $100,430 | $70,600 | $164,920 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 40 | $100,330 | $66,060 | $160,380 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 1,440 | $98,420 | $58,120 | $158,850 | evidence → |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 150 | $97,520 | $66,990 | $131,420 | evidence → |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 27-4099 | 50 | $95,640 | $82,220 | $113,730 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 290 | $93,330 | $50,920 | $151,530 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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