CRNA jobs in Shreveport, LA
The median CRNA pay in the Shreveport area is $106.72 per hour ($221,980 a year), with the typical range running from $99.68 to $115+. That ranks 32nd of 83 U.S. metro areas for CRNA pay, and 5th of 79 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Shreveport.
- $106.72median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $100–$115+typical range per hour
- 110CRNAs employed in the metro area
- 85cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CRNA pay in Shreveport, LA
The metro median is 2% below the Louisiana statewide median of $108.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 110 nurse anesthetists employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $94.53 | $196,620 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $99.68 | $207,330 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $106.72 | $221,980 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 7% above U.S. median |
How Shreveport ranks
- 32nd of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 5th of 79 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 Louisiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Shreveport
- Overall prices in Shreveport-Bossier City run 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 52.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $106.72 median hour buys what $115+ buys at the national price level, 17% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $192,096
- Per month: $16,008
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Shreveport
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel CRNA assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Shreveport
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | No |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) Shreveport, LA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Brentwood Hospital Shreveport, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Intensive Specialty Hospital Shreveport, LA | Long-term | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Louisiana Behavioral Health Shreveport, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Physicians Behavioral Hospital Shreveport, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Caddo Parish
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Caddo Parish (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
CRNA pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9 mi | $106.72/hr | 63,218 |
| Longview, TX | 57 mi | $82.80/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 89 mi | $109.41/hr | 112,219 |
| Rockwall, TX | 157 mi | $98.09/hr | 53,547 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 160 mi | $108.39/hr | 81,157 |
| Rowlett, TX | 163 mi | $98.09/hr | 68,123 |
License and tax basics in Louisiana
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement.
Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Shreveport
Shreveport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CRNAs make in Shreveport, LA?
CRNAs in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $106.72 per hour, about $221,980 a year. The middle half earn between $99.68 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shreveport a good place for CRNAs once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 5th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Where do CRNAs work in Shreveport?
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport, led by Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Shreveport as a CRNA?
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Shreveport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Caddo Parish. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Shreveport?
The federal per diem benchmark in Shreveport is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Shreveport?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Shreveport and across Louisiana. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Shreveport.
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- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
- MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 7 postings$145.43/ hr$130–$161
- Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200
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