salary$58,340 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,960per year
Jobs in the area1,840people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Shreveport?
OK. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 21.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $58,340 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $48,920 and $70,960.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 21.4% of the median licensed practical nurse 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.