Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Healthcare Social Workers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $63,799 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.3% vs the national median of $68,090. An estimated 1,470 healthcare social workers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $58,270 to $68,360 depending on location.
$63,799
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$68,360
Highest paying metro
$58,270
Lowest paying metro
1,470
Employed in Louisiana
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Healthcare Social Workers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, LA | $68,360 | $58,840 | $73,170 | 30 |
| New Orleans, LA | $67,380 | $61,310 | $75,350 | 400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $65,120 | $61,610 | $77,390 | 30 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $65,030 | $55,980 | $80,010 | 40 |
| Houma, LA | $64,780 | $54,430 | $76,940 | 40 |
| Monroe, LA | $63,760 | $50,180 | $78,480 | 80 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,510 | $59,020 | $76,940 | 360 |
| Lafayette, LA | $63,230 | $54,650 | $76,800 | 90 |
| Slidell, LA | $63,090 | $61,740 | $76,280 | 90 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $62,620 | $56,510 | $76,700 | 50 |
| Central Louisiana | $62,500 | $59,440 | $76,700 | 70 |
| Shreveport, LA | $61,740 | $55,640 | $71,450 | 140 |
| Alexandria, LA | $58,270 | $44,140 | $63,530 | 50 |