How much does a healthcare social worker make in Louisiana?
$61,080a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Louisiana. That is $29.37 an hour or $5,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.37
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,830Median: $61,080Highest 10%: $79,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 25th | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| Median | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 75th | $73,340 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $79,170 | $38.06 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hammond, LA | $69,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $65,710 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $65,120 |
| Slidell, LA | $63,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,720 |
| Houma, LA | $61,980 |
| Lafayette, LA | $61,590 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,460 |
| Alexandria, LA | $60,000 |
| Monroe, LA | $58,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 40. Alaska | $62,000 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $61,900 |
| 42. Tennessee | $61,240 |
| 43. Louisiana | $61,080 |
| 44. South Carolina | $60,840 |
| 45. West Virginia | $60,140 |
| 46. Alabama | $60,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.37 ($61,080 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,080 against $67,880 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays healthcare social workers the most?
Hammond, LA, with a median of $69,500 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.