Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Louisiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Louisiana

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $51,133 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.9% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 530 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $38,360 to $71,200 depending on location.

$51,133 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$71,200 Highest paying metro
$38,360 Lowest paying metro
530 Employed in Louisiana

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Louisiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Slidell, LA $71,200 $57,850 $72,370 60
      Shreveport, LA $55,990 $40,650 $63,810 80
      Alexandria, LA $52,000 $31,990 $68,060 70
      Monroe, LA $49,340 $32,490 $62,370 100
      New Orleans, LA $48,910 $36,470 $58,520 140
      Baton Rouge, LA $42,130 $35,270 $59,360 80
      Northeast Louisiana $38,360 $31,480 $48,290 —

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