Social Worker Salary in Louisiana
Based on 980+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$44,050
$21.178/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-22.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$30K – $73K
980 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,220 |
| 25th percentile | $34,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $44,050 |
| 75th percentile | $62,480 |
| 90th percentile | $72,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,440 |
| 2023 | $44,300 |
| 2024 | $44,050 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,440 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $44,300 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $44,050 | $56,931 |