Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $64,780 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $91,580
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $54,430
    50th (median)
    $64,780
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $91,580

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $84,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,120
    Midland, TX $79,800

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $39,300
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,070
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,300
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,060
    Counselors, All Other $46,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Houma, LA is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Houma, LA is 4.9% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Houma?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,650 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,430.