Sales Development Representative salary in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Hiring a sales development representative costs less in Shreveport-Bossier City than in Louisiana or the country as a whole. The median is $51,890 a year1: 6.0% below the Louisiana statewide median of $55,200 and 25.9% below the US median of $69,990. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#401 of 520). BLS counts about 620 people in this job here, 8% of the Louisiana total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Shreveport-Bossier City against Louisiana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $35,030 | $51,890 | $110,190 | |
| Louisiana | $33,530 | $55,200 | $108,540 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Shreveport-Bossier City earns $39,140–$78,630. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $110,190, only 3.1 times the bottom tenth, against 3.9 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($63,550) is 22% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,490 wide, against $44,430 across Louisiana and $52,810 nationally: employers in Shreveport-Bossier City pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,030 | $2,919 | $16.84 | $45,200 |
| 25th percentile | $39,140 | $3,262 | $18.82 | $50,503 |
| Median | $51,890 | $4,324 | $24.95 | $66,955 |
| 75th percentile | $78,630 | $6,552 | $37.80 | $101,458 |
| 90th percentile | $110,190 | $9,182 | $52.98 | $142,181 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $26,740 over the median, the 25th only $12,750 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $34,503 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Shreveport-Bossier City, and the Louisiana statewide median of $55,200 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Shreveport-Bossier City
At the $51,890 median, a local hire costs about $66,955 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $15,065 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Shreveport-Bossier City
Of the 16 roles we track in Shreveport-Bossier City, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($53,050) and executive assistants ($50,250). Project Coordinator is the highest at $79,890.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +2.3% | 2,110 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +2.2% | 390 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 620 | |
| Executive Assistant | -3.2% | 790 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -6.1% | 140 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #14 of the 16 roles we track in Shreveport-Bossier City (-25.9%), between office managers (-23.6%) and marketing specialists (-32.6%). The typical role here is at -18.5%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Shreveport-Bossier City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 4.1% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Shreveport-Bossier City, 4.8% across Louisiana and 8.0% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Louisiana
Across the 13 areas of Louisiana with data for this job, the median runs from $44,300 in Alexandria to $61,670 in New Orleans-Metairie, a gap of $17,370 a year. All 3 areas in Louisiana with more sales development representatives than Shreveport-Bossier City also pay more, among them New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($61,670) and Baton Rouge, LA ($60,190).
| Area | Median | vs Shreveport-Bossier City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | +16.0% | 1,730 | |
| Southwest Louisiana (Nonmetro) | +12.6% | 270 | |
| Lafayette, LA | +12.2% | 760 | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | this area | 620 | |
| Monroe, LA | -0.2% | 380 | |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -3.4% | 300 | |
| Northeast Louisiana (Nonmetro) | -4.2% | 190 |
Shreveport-Bossier City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Shreveport-Bossier City is #205 of 518 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Louisiana, Yuba City and Minot pay just above Shreveport-Bossier City and Cleveland and Myrtle Beach-Conway just below. All four are within $670 a year of the median in Shreveport-Bossier City. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Shreveport-Bossier City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | +18.4% | 620 | jobs | |
| Lynchburg, VA | +15.0% | 620 | jobs | |
| Minot, ND | +1.3% | 150 | pay | |
| Yuba City, CA | +0.5% | 220 | pay | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | this area | 620 | ||
| Cleveland, TN | -0.1% | 160 | pay | |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | -0.2% | 1,610 | pay | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | -5.8% | 620 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?
About $66,955 a year at the median, or $5,580 a month: $51,890 in pay plus about $15,065 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do sales development representatives earn in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $51,890 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,030, the 90th $110,190, and the middle half earned $39,140 to $78,630.
Is Shreveport-Bossier City cheaper than the rest of Louisiana for sales development representatives?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $51,890 against $55,200 statewide. The next area up in Louisiana is Lafayette at $58,240, the next down Monroe at $51,780.
How many sales development representatives work in Shreveport-Bossier City?
BLS counts about 620 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Louisiana total of 8,200. 3 areas in Louisiana have more; the closest in size is Lafayette, with about 760.
Does a sales development representative cost more than an executive assistant in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Yes: $1,640 a year more at the median. The medians are $51,890 and $50,250.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.