Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #43 of 51 · LA
24.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,070 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,100
Employment 970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,890P25 $36,380 Median $47,100P75 $62,170P90 $72,440
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Louisiana earn between $31,890 and $72,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Louisiana is $51,070, about 24.9% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $59,760 | $58,230 | 80 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,700 | $58,930 | 90 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,150 | $57,110 | 140 |
| Monroe, LA | $51,250 | $54,680 | 100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $46,830 | $54,140 | 90 |
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