LA · Bossier City · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Bossier City, LA

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Bossier City area centers on $48.60 per hour, or about $101,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.80 and the upper quarter over $59.97. That ranks 269th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 112th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bossier City. The free report below lists employers near Bossier City and what they pay.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Bossier City, LA

The metro median is in line with the Louisiana statewide median of $48.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 890 medical and health services managers employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.44$63,32046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.80$72,38039% below U.S. median
Median$48.60$101,08014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.97$124,7406% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.81$172,24046% above U.S. median

How Bossier City ranks

  • 269th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 112th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Louisiana metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bossier City

  • 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 $48.60 median hour buys what $57.33 buys at the national price level, 1% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,750
  • Per year: $87,480
  • Per month: $7,290

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 Bossier City

ItemFederal 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 nurse manager & leadership 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).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Louisiana

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Hospitals in Bossier City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bossier City. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Red River Behavioral Center, Llc
Bossier City, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Bossier Parish

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bossier Parish (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Shreveport, LA9 mi$48.60/hr176,578
Longview, TX64 mi$48.04/hr83,668
Tyler, TX97 mi$48.52/hr112,219
Lake Charles, LA163 mi$44.65/hr81,157
Rockwall, TX164 mi$53.66/hr53,547
Little Rock, AR169 mi$43.63/hr204,774

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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.

Louisiana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bossier City

Bossier City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Bossier City, LA?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $48.60 per hour, about $101,080 a year. The middle half earn between $34.80 and $59.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bossier City a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 112th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 269th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Bossier City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bossier City, led by Red River Behavioral Center, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Bossier City as a nurse manager & leadership?

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 Bossier City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bossier 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 Bossier City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bossier City 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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Low$41Median$60.00High$94

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3Open now: 2 Nurse Leader roles

  1. RN Clinical ManagerPermanent
    $90k–$100k/ year
    Amedisys · Metairie, LA · posted 8 days ago
  2. Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Full-time Day ShiftPermanent
    $39.52–$52.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Jefferson, LA · posted 30+ days ago

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