Social Workers, All Other pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for social workers, all other is $33.29 an hour ($69,230 a year). About 850 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($71,900). Louisiana ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social workers, all other in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.67 | $43,000 |
| 25% of workers | $27.38 | $56,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.29 | $69,230 |
| 75% of workers | $45.34 | $94,310 |
| 90% of workers | $53.41 | $111,090 |
Social Workers, All Other pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $109,390 | 100 |
| Alexandria | $80,830 | 70 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $78,480 | 190 |
| Baton Rouge | $66,570 | 180 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $62,320 | 30 |
| Lafayette | $62,240 | 40 |
| Monroe | $58,060 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $56,260 | 40 |
| Lake Charles | $38,630 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social workers, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,800 openings a year (BLS)
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