Job Market / Louisiana / Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Job Market
As of 2026-06-01 (preliminary)
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
173,077
Employed
164,862
Unemployed
8,215
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $315,350 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $230,440 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,580 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $163,320 |
| Dentists, General | $145,030 |
| Pharmacists | $137,970 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $134,860 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,090 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,940 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.