salary$32,160 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$40,760per year
Jobs in the area2,330people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Shreveport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 38.8% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $32,160 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $28,960 and $40,760.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 38.8% of the median nursing 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.