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Bossier City has an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Bossier City has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Bossier City
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bossier City is 9.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bossier City is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Bossier City
- The average income of a Bossier City resident is $25,617 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bossier City resident is $50,027 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.