Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Shreveport, LA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.9% of gross income.
Shreveport rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Shreveport, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Shreveport, LA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Shreveport, LA?
Median rent in Shreveport is $1,149 a month. A typical pharmacist in Louisiana earns about $115,493 a year, which makes that rent 11.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Shreveport?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Louisiana (~$115,493/yr) supports up to $2,887 a month in rent. Shreveport's current median rent is $1,149/mo, which leaves a $1,738/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Shreveport?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Louisiana works roughly 20.7 hours a month to cover Shreveport's median rent of $1,149.
Where is rent cheaper than Shreveport for a pharmacist?
Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Alexandria ($1,148/mo), Alexandria ($1,148/mo), Alexandria ($1,145/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.