Healthcare Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Optometrist Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median optometrist salary in Shreveport, LA is $106,752 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$106,752
vs State Avg
$-7,535
vs National
$-18,838
Cost of Living
85%

Optometrist Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level optometrist earns around $69,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $151,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$69,700
$-12,300 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$108,800
$-19,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$151,300
$-26,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $66,300
25th Percentile $85,000
Median (50th) $106,752
75th Percentile $134,300
90th Percentile $163,200

Optometrist Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$123,078
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$115,543
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$110,519
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$108,007
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Optometrist in Shreveport

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Shreveport and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Eye ExaminationRefractionContact Lens FittingOcular DiseasePatient EducationDiagnostic Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, optometrist employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.