Healthcare Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Physical Therapist Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median physical therapist salary in Shreveport, LA is $83,062 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$83,062
vs State Avg
$-5,863
vs National
$-14,658
Cost of Living
85%

Physical Therapist Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $57,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $108,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,800
$-10,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$83,300
$-14,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$108,800
$-19,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $56,780
25th Percentile $68,170
Median (50th) $83,062
75th Percentile $98,940
90th Percentile $110,670

Physical Therapist Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$95,766
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$89,902
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$85,994
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$84,039
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Shreveport

Education

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

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.