Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #41 of 51 · LA
11.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,510 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $61,080
Employment 1,970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,830P25 $57,450 Median $61,080P75 $73,340P90 $79,170
About 80% of healthcare social workerss in Louisiana earn between $43,830 and $79,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean healthcare social workers salary in Louisiana is $63,510, about 11.5% below the U.S. average ($71,790). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, LA | $69,500 | $67,120 | 40 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,710 | $68,080 | 400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $65,120 | $68,280 | 30 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $63,940 | $65,530 | 110 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,720 | $65,410 | 470 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $61,980 | $60,850 | — |
| Lafayette, LA | $61,590 | $63,970 | 120 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $60,780 | $62,270 | 100 |