salary$28,990 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,600per year
Jobs in the area4,670people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Shreveport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 43.0% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $28,990 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,260 and $43,600.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 43.0% of the median retail salesperson 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.