Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Shreveport, LA

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

Median annual salary $61,740 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $83,560
Employed locally 140
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $55,640
    50th (median)
    $61,740
    75th
    $71,450
    90th
    $83,560

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 113% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 13% 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 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
    Social Workers, All Other $101,690
    Counselors, All Other $65,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Shreveport, LA is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Shreveport, LA is 9.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,640.