Jobs, pay and daily life in Shreveport, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Shreveport is a city in Louisiana with 180,982 residents. The median household earns $48,699 a year and the median rent is $987 a month, which is 24.3% of the median household income. It is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 162,750 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 6,390 | 1.81 | $80,080 | $68,530 | $126,850 | -18% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,670 | 1.14 | $28,990 | $22,260 | $43,600 | -18% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,250 | 1.38 | $34,970 | $23,690 | $46,120 | -13% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,150 | 1.03 | $22,460 | $18,200 | $30,000 | -28% |
| Cashiers | 3,920 | 1.21 | $25,760 | $18,840 | $34,130 | -22% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,450 | 0.94 | $98,610 | $48,840 | $209,650 | -7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,100 | 1.34 | $26,370 | $18,940 | $40,020 | -28% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,060 | 1.42 | $49,360 | $36,930 | $64,600 | -16% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,050 | 0.68 | $22,220 | $19,920 | $30,130 | -38% |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,040 | 1.18 | $33,990 | $21,710 | $51,490 | -24% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 2,860 | 3.06 | $22,980 | $17,160 | $35,480 | -35% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,760 | 1.01 | $36,440 | $29,120 | $49,310 | -19% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,620 | 0.88 | $34,690 | $28,110 | $50,120 | -7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,620 | 1.10 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $38,470 | -57% |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,330 | 1.54 | $32,160 | $28,960 | $40,760 | -24% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,280 | 1.57 | $61,850 | $48,130 | $99,940 | -3% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,200 | 1.23 | $38,580 | $26,520 | $53,200 | -19% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,110 | 1.32 | $46,320 | $29,100 | $77,410 | -7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 2,110 | 1.41 | $53,100 | $37,750 | $80,890 | -24% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,900 | 1.32 | $45,400 | $28,600 | $75,770 | -10% |
These figures are for the whole Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $44,820 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.7% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 30.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.2% |
| Public administration | 5.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.8% |
| Other services | 5.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 4.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,699 |
| Income per person | $33,778 |
| Median gross rent per month | $987 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.3% |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Homeowners | 53.3% |
| Poverty rate | 23.5% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 84.8 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $44,820 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 28.5% |
| Born abroad | 2.8% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 57.4% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 | 45 | 103 |
| Feb | 9.1 | 48 | 119 |
| Mar | 13.9 | 57 | 125 |
| Apr | 18.2 | 65 | 110 |
| May | 22.9 | 73 | 111 |
| Jun | 27.4 | 81 | 106 |
| Jul | 29.0 | 84 | 95 |
| Aug | 29.2 | 85 | 82 |
| Sep | 25.7 | 78 | 89 |
| Oct | 19.4 | 67 | 116 |
| Nov | 13.1 | 56 | 95 |
| Dec | 8.5 | 47 | 122 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite | TX | 164 mi | 149,299 | $72,537 | $1,513 |
| Garland | TX | 168 mi | 246,844 | $76,320 | $1,641 |
| Richardson | TX | 173 mi | 118,731 | $98,111 | $1,857 |
| McKinney | TX | 174 mi | 210,600 | $124,215 | $1,901 |
| Dallas | TX | 175 mi | 1,326,093 | $74,323 | $1,599 |
| Plano | TX | 176 mi | 290,594 | $112,253 | $1,841 |
| Little Rock | AR | 177 mi | 203,436 | $63,003 | $1,106 |
| Frisco | TX | 182 mi | 219,304 | $150,212 | $2,014 |
| Carrollton | TX | 184 mi | 133,740 | $101,396 | $1,735 |
| Irving | TX | 187 mi | 256,492 | $81,830 | $1,619 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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180,982 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$987 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.3% of the median household income.
$48,699 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.7% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Louisiana. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.