Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Shreveport, LA

Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$19.61/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Shreveport, LA is $19.61 per hour. This is 62% lower than the Louisiana average of $31.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Shreveport, LA compared to State and National Averages

$19.61/hour

Shreveport, LA

62% lower than the US average.

$31.74/hour

Louisiana

This is equal to the US average

$31.80/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Shreveport Compare to Other Cities

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Fayetteville, Arkansas

$22/hour

This is 10% higher than the Shreveport average of $19.61.

Springdale, Arkansas

$22/hour

This is 10% higher than the Shreveport average of $19.61.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$21/hour

This is 5% higher than the Shreveport average of $19.61.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Shreveport?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Shreveport, LA average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 52% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$30$30

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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