salary$70,420 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,100per year
Jobs in the area1,250people work this job
Can a accountant afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 17.7% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $70,420 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $47,900 and $105,100.
Can a accountant afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 17.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.