How much does a substance abuse make in Louisiana?
$37,910a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Louisiana. That is $18.23 an hour or $3,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.23
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,860Median: $37,910Highest 10%: $65,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 25th | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| Median | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| 75th | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| 90th | $65,720 | $31.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $48,100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,840 |
| Monroe, LA | $45,310 |
| New Orleans, LA | $42,140 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,610 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,660 |
| Alexandria, LA | $37,150 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,750 |
| Houma, LA | $36,520 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 48. West Virginia | $49,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $47,310 |
| 50. Mississippi | $46,990 |
| 51. Louisiana | $37,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.23 ($37,910 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $37,910 against $59,350 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for substance abuse pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays substance abuses the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $48,100 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.