salary$134,090 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$114,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,000per year
Jobs in the area90people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 9.3% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $134,090 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $114,250 and $162,000.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 9.3% of the median physician assistant 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.