How much does a social worker make in Louisiana?
$69,230a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Louisiana. That is $33.28 an hour or $5,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.28
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,000Median: $69,230Highest 10%: $111,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $56,940 | $27.38 | |
| Median | $69,230 | $33.28 | |
| 75th | $94,310 | $45.34 | |
| 90th | $111,100 | $53.41 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $109,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $80,830 |
| New Orleans, LA | $78,480 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,570 |
| Slidell, LA | $62,320 |
| Lafayette, LA | $62,240 |
| Monroe, LA | $58,060 |
| Houma, LA | $56,260 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 28. Maryland | $75,600 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $74,430 |
| 30. Vermont | $73,070 |
| 31. Louisiana | $69,230 |
| 32. Connecticut | $69,080 |
| 33. Wyoming | $69,020 |
| 34. Oregon | $67,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $33.28 ($69,230 a year).
Do social workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $69,230 against $71,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for social worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays social workers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $109,400 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.