Nurse Informaticist jobs in Shreveport, LA
Nurse Informaticists in the Shreveport area earn a median of $40.00 per hour, about $83,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.83 and $50.06. That ranks 166th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 68th of 335 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.
- $40.00median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $37–$50typical range per hour
- 5,650nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 85cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Shreveport, LA
The metro median is 5% above the Louisiana statewide median of $37.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,650 registered nurses employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 35.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.45 | $65,420 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.83 | $76,610 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.00 | $83,200 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.06 | $104,120 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.94 | $130,920 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Shreveport ranks
- 166th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Louisiana metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. 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 $40.00 median hour buys what $47.19 buys at the national price level, 5% 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: $72,000
- Per month: $6,000
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.
Hospitals in Shreveport
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport.
| 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.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9 mi | $40.00/hr | 63,218 |
| Longview, TX | 57 mi | $38.12/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 89 mi | $37.24/hr | 112,219 |
| Rockwall, TX | 157 mi | $47.47/hr | 53,547 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 160 mi | $37.62/hr | 81,157 |
| Rowlett, TX | 163 mi | $47.47/hr | 68,123 |
Nurse Informaticist jobs in Louisiana · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Louisiana
Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.
- Active RN license
- Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
- EHR build or analyst experience
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 nurse informaticists make in Shreveport, LA?
Nurse Informaticists in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $40.00 per hour, about $83,200 a year. The middle half earn between $36.83 and $50.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shreveport a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 68th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists 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 nurse informaticist?
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.
Does Valorem Health place nurse informaticists 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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- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
- Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
- CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
- CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78
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