How much does a counselor make in Louisiana?
$47,830a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Louisiana. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,140Median: $47,830Highest 10%: $70,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,140 | $16.41 | |
| 25th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $57,860 | $27.82 | |
| 90th | $70,380 | $33.84 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $55,970 |
| Lafayette, LA | $54,570 |
| Slidell, LA | $51,200 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,740 |
| Houma, LA | $49,390 |
| Alexandria, LA | $49,220 |
| New Orleans, LA | $48,620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,460 |
| Hammond, LA | $46,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 26. Arkansas | $49,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $48,990 |
| 28. California | $48,850 |
| 29. Louisiana | $47,830 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $47,770 |
| 31. Minnesota | $47,740 |
| 32. Alabama | $47,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.00 ($47,830 a year).
Do counselors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $47,830 against $50,860 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for counselor pay?
Louisiana ranks 29 of 44 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays counselors the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $55,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.