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

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

Median annual salary $36,940 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $28,320
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 50
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,320
    25th
    $28,320
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $60,710

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 39% 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 Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $41,810
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,100
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,280
    Counselors, All Other $46,000
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lafayette, LA is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lafayette, LA is 36.9% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,320 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,320.