salary$61,850 a yearmedian pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,940per year
Jobs in the area2,280people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Shreveport?
OK. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 20.2% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $61,850 a year. Most earn between $48,130 and $99,940.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 20.2% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.