Military & Defense
Barksdale Air Force Base, headquarters for Air Force Global Strike Command, anchors one of the region's most important employment and technical-talent assets, with over 14,000 jobs and strong community integration.
Explore the diverse industrial base driving economic growth in the Shreveport-Bossier region.
14K+
Barksdale Jobs
7K+
Willis-Knighton Jobs
8K+
Public School Jobs
10
Traded Sector Leaders
From military and healthcare anchors to manufacturing, information technology, transportation, energy, and professional services, Shreveport-Bossier has an established employer base with real operating depth.
The region's diverse industry mix spans both government-anchored institutions and privately traded companies bringing outside revenue into the local economy.
14,023
Barksdale Air Force Base Jobs
8,600+
Public School System Jobs
7,374
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Jobs
10
Top Traded Sector Employers
The region's major employers span government, healthcare, education, retail, gaming, and public administration.
| Rank | Employer | Sector | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barksdale Air Force Base | Government | 14,023 |
| 2 | Willis-Knighton Medical Center | Hospitals | 7,374 |
| 3 | Caddo Parish Public Schools | Educational Services | 5,600 |
| 4 | Bossier Parish School Board | Educational Services | 3,000 |
| 5 | Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport | Hospitals | 2,673 |
| 6 | LSU Health-Shreveport | Educational Services | 2,613 |
| 7 | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | General Merchandise Stores | 2,606 |
| 8 | City of Shreveport | Public Administration | 2,600 |
| 9 | Horseshoe Bossier City | Gaming / Hospitality | 2,532 |
| 10 | State of Louisiana Civil Service | Public Administration | 2,380 |
Source: Business Regional Foundation (BRF) regional employer data via EMSI/Lightcast. Employee counts are approximate and reflect figures as of 2019–2020.
A broad mix of sectors supports long-term economic stability and provides companies with the supply chain partners, talent pipelines, and infrastructure they need to operate.
Barksdale Air Force Base, headquarters for Air Force Global Strike Command, anchors one of the region's most important employment and technical-talent assets, with over 14,000 jobs and strong community integration.
Willis-Knighton and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport reflect a significant regional medical and research presence that supports both employment and life sciences growth.
Steel, glass, paper, machinery, and petroleum-related employers demonstrate the area's production capacity and strong industrial tradition.
Local school systems, LSU Health-Shreveport, and other institutions support both employment and workforce development, forming a foundation for long-term talent supply.
Rail, trucking, logistics, and distribution employers benefit from Shreveport-Bossier's central location and multimodal infrastructure connecting the region to major markets.
Call centers, IT, banking, telecom, engineering, and support firms help companies operate, scale, and stay competitive across the Ark-La-Tex region.
These companies help bring outside revenue into the local economy through goods and services sold beyond the region — a strong signal of competitive market position.
| Rank | Employer | Sector | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teleperformance, Inc. | Admin. and Support Services | 1,620 |
| 2 | General Dynamics Integrated Technology | Information Technology | 1,100 |
| 3 | International Paper Company | Paper Mills | 725 |
| 4 | Calumet Lubricants Co. | Petroleum Refining | 713 |
| 5 | CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) | Transportation - Rail | 630 |
| 6 | AT&T Services, Inc. | Telecommunications | 625 |
| 7 | Fibrebond Corporation | Contractors - Manufacturing | 590 |
| 8 | Benteler Steel | Manufacturing - Steel | 470 |
| 9 | Frymaster L.L.C. | Manufacturing - Machinery | 469 |
Source: Business Regional Foundation (BRF) regional employer data via EMSI/Lightcast. Employee counts are approximate and reflect figures as of 2019–2020.
The region's support-services base includes engineering, banking, freight, site preparation, machine shops, data processing, testing laboratories, and professional services that help operating companies launch, expand, and stay productive.
155
Oil & gas support locations
103
Commercial banking locations
83
Engineering service locations
Shreveport-Bossier's deep support-services infrastructure means companies can find local partners for nearly every operational need — from site prep and banking to engineering and logistics.
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