Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for child, family, and school social workers is $27.31 an hour ($56,800 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($59,550). Louisiana ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for child, family, and school social workers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.95 | $35,260 |
| 25% of workers | $20.02 | $41,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.31 | $56,800 |
| 75% of workers | $30.44 | $63,310 |
| 90% of workers | $36.11 | $75,110 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $62,640 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $60,590 | 60 |
| Baton Rouge | $60,440 | 290 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $59,940 | 340 |
| Lake Charles | $47,490 | 50 |
| Monroe | $42,290 | 80 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $42,160 | 70 |
| Lafayette | $36,340 | 40 |
| Alexandria | $35,260 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for child, family, and school social workers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 33,900 openings a year (BLS)
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