salary$98,900 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$194,620per year
Jobs in the area460people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 12.6% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $98,900 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $57,300 and $194,620.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 12.6% of the median lawyer 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.