Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Shreveport-Bossier City is 2,250.
  • Nursing Assistants in Shreveport-Bossier City earn an average of $27,850 per year or $13.39 per hour.
  • The percentage of Louisiana Nursing Assistants who work in Shreveport-Bossier City is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Shreveport-Bossier City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Shreveport-Bossier City

  • Ranks #1 in Louisiana for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Louisiana for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #410 in the nation for salary and #314 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #127 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Louisiana

Shreveport-Bossier City Nursing Assistants earn an average of $27,850 or $13.39 per hour which is 7% more than the Louisiana average salary of $25,840.

AverageShreveport-Bossier CityLouisiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$13.39$12.437.72%
Annual Salary$27,850$25,8407.78%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Shreveport-Bossier City Nursing Assistants earn an average of $27,850 or $13.39 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageShreveport-Bossier CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$13.39$15.99-16.26%
Annual Salary$27,850$33,250-16.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Shreveport-Bossier City earns an average annual salary of $30,537 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $25,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Shreveport-Bossier City is 9% less than the Louisiana average, which means Shreveport-Bossier City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.

  • Louisiana average salary is $25,840.
  • Louisiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $27,869.
  • Shreveport-Bossier City average salary is $27,850.
  • Shreveport-Bossier City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $30,537.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Shreveport-Bossier City$27,85091.20%$30,537
Louisiana$25,84092.72%$27,869
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Shreveport-Bossier City, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $22,910 and $29,420 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $35,260, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $21,900, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year225Under $21,900
15%2 – 4 years338$21,900 – $22,910
25%5 – 9 years562$22,910 – $28,560
25%10 – 14 years562$28,560 – $29,420
15%15 – 20 years338$28,560 – $35,260
10%20+ years225Above $35,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $27,850, Shreveport-Bossier City Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($157,560), Nurse Practitioners ($110,370), Registered Nurses ($70,630), and LPNs ($43,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$157,560
Nurse Practitioners$110,370
Registered Nurses$70,630
LPNs$43,940
Nursing Assistants$27,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Shreveport-Bossier City Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Shreveport-Bossier City is 2,250.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $27,850 per year or $13.39 per hour in Shreveport-Bossier City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Shreveport-Bossier City Nursing Assistants earn an average of $30,537 per year or $15 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Shreveport-Bossier City are Nurse Anesthetists($157,560), Nurse Practitioners($110,370), Registered Nurses($70,630).


Additional Salary Reports for Nursing Assistants in Louisiana cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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