salary$80,080 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,850per year
Jobs in the area6,390people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 15.6% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $80,080 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $68,530 and $126,850.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 15.6% of the median registered nurse 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.