salary$36,210 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,930per year
Jobs in the area960people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Shreveport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 34.5% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $36,210 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,750 and $43,930.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 34.5% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.