Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Louisiana
In Louisiana, healthcare social workers earn $64,380 at the median — $30.95 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level healthcare social workers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Healthcare Social Workers salary by metro in Louisiana
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $68K | +6% | 30 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $67K | +5% | 400 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $65K | +1% | 40 |
| Monroe | $64K | -1% | 80 |
| Baton Rouge | $64K | -1% | 360 |
| Lafayette | $63K | -2% | 90 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $63K | -2% | 90 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $62K | -4% | 140 |
| Alexandria | $58K | -9% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Louisiana?
The median is $64,380 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,570, and experienced healthcare social workers can clear $83,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,293/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 27.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a healthcare social workers salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median healthcare social workers salary is worth about $73,763 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do healthcare social workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.