Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Alexandria, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alexandria, LA

Median annual salary $33,700 -42.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 40
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $33,700
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $45,930

    Alexandria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,492 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Maryland $70,840
    Walla Walla, WA $70,490
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,990

    Related occupations in Alexandria, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$37,130
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,080
    Counselors, All Other$49,220
    Social Workers, All Other$80,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Alexandria?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Alexandria, LA is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Alexandria above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Alexandria, LA is 42.5% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Alexandria?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Alexandria, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.