Nurse Practitioners Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $121,940 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $58.62
10th percentile $97,960
90th percentile $156,350
Employed locally 330
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,960
    25th
    $104,640
    50th (median)
    $121,940
    75th
    $132,400
    90th
    $156,350

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 223% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 123% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $165,460
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $162,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Pharmacists $131,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Shreveport, LA is $58.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.75 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Shreveport, LA is 5.6% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Shreveport?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $97,960 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,640.