Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Shreveport, LA

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

Median annual salary $33,520 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.12
10th percentile $24,180
90th percentile $53,150
Employed locally 160
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,180
    25th
    $27,960
    50th (median)
    $33,520
    75th
    $40,360
    90th
    $53,150

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Eau Claire, WI $56,990
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $52,910
    Fond du Lac, WI $51,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,740
    Social Workers, All Other $101,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $55,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Shreveport, LA is $16.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.90 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Shreveport, LA is 25.7% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Shreveport?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,180 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,960.