Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $61,130 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $77,030
Employed locally 300
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $73,620
    90th
    $77,030

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 98% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 2% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$41,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$43,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants$34,960
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,380
    Counselors, All Other$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in New Orleans, LA is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in New Orleans, LA is 4.4% above 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.