Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Shreveport, LA

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

Median annual salary $55,990 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $84,420
Employed locally 80
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $63,810
    90th
    $84,420

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 102% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,510
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $72,360

    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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Shreveport, LA is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Shreveport, LA is 6.8% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Shreveport?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.