Median DOL Salary
$128,981
Total DOL Filings
961
Companies Hiring
170
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Shreveport, LA$128,981
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Shreveport, LA is 111.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Shreveport
Highest-Paying Occupations in Shreveport
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $176,000 | +112.5% | 304 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,000 | +20.1% | 9 |
| Environmental Engineers | $95,000 | -22.9% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $94,427 | -43.7% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $78,377 | -31.3% | 12 |
| Chemical Engineers | $77,000 | -41.3% | 7 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $67,413 | N/A | 5 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $52,917 | -20.1% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,500 | -25.9% | 9 |
| Microbiologists | $49,884 | N/A | 7 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $48,660 | -38.5% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $48,618 | N/A | 58 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,000 | -10.1% | 6 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $43,498 | -16.8% | 6 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,263 | -18.6% | 8 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,110 | -27.4% | 12 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $38,000 | -33.7% | 6 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,600 | -33.6% | 14 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $19,053 | -34% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Shreveport, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Shreveport, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $176,000 | $192,771 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,000 | $133,625 |
| Environmental Engineers | $95,000 | $104,053 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $94,427 | $103,425 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $78,377 | $85,846 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.