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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $45,530 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $66,660
Employed locally 40
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $45,530
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $66,660

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $41,670
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,520
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,740
    Social Workers, All Other $101,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Shreveport, LA is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Shreveport, LA is 22.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.