How much does a social worker make in Alexandria?
$80,830a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $38.86 an hour or $6,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.86
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,630Median: $80,830Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,630 | $25.78 | |
| 25th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| Median | $80,830 | $38.86 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.40 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.86 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Shreveport, LA | $109,400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $78,480 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $38.86 ($80,830 a year).
Do social workers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
Yes: $80,830 against $71,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $69,230, so Alexandria pays 17% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for social worker pay?
82 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,000 or more.
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.