salary$82,760 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,380per year
Jobs in the area260people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 15.1% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $82,760 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $60,690 and $99,380.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 15.1% of the median dental hygienist 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.