How much does a social and human service assistant make in Louisiana?
$35,780a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Louisiana. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,060Median: $35,780Highest 10%: $49,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| 25th | $29,750 | $14.30 | |
| Median | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| 90th | $49,810 | $23.95 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lafayette, LA | $37,790 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $37,140 |
| Slidell, LA | $36,710 |
| Houma, LA | $36,090 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,070 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,900 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,870 |
| Shreveport, LA | $34,940 |
| Alexandria, LA | $34,390 |
| Monroe, LA | $30,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 47. Arkansas | $36,770 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $36,740 |
| 49. Alabama | $35,830 |
| 50. Louisiana | $35,780 |
| 51. Mississippi | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.20 ($35,780 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $35,780 against $45,930 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays social and human service assistants the most?
Lafayette, LA, with a median of $37,790 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.