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Social Workers, All Other in Louisiana

Thinking about a career as a Social Workers, All Other in Louisiana? Below are the key facts. All social workers not listed separately.

What do Social Workers, All Other Make in Louisiana?

For a social workers, all other working in Louisiana, the median annual wage is $64,720 per year (or about $31.12/hour).Earnings range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile to $107,680 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$37,030	$17.80
25th percentile	$55,310	$26.59
Median (50th)	$64,720	$31.12
75th percentile	$91,020	$43.76
90th percentile	$107,680	$51.77

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Louisiana nationwide is 1.09.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, social workers, all other earn a median of $62,827 per year ($30.21/hour), exceeding the Louisiana median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 135,625 social workers, all other nationwide. In Louisiana alone, approximately 880 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 650 social workers, all other.

Top Louisiana Metros for Social Workers, All Other

The largest metro-area employers of social workers, all other in Louisiana.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Baton Rouge, LA	240	$63,440
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	150	$78,480
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	110	$101,690
Alexandria, LA	80	$80,260
Lake Charles, LA	60	$38,120
Monroe, LA	50	$57,300
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA	40	$63,010

Top States for Social Workers, All Other Employment

View the states that employ the most social workers, all other work.

State	Number Employed
Minnesota	7,240
California	5,780
Florida	5,070
New York	3,190
Oregon	3,130
Ohio	2,960
Texas	2,700
Arizona	2,580
Colorado	2,480
Wisconsin	2,420
Pennsylvania	2,040
Tennessee	1,940
Michigan	1,900
Illinois	1,870
North Carolina	1,690
Maryland	1,240
Georgia	1,180
Missouri	1,120
Virginia	1,000
Louisiana	880

Highest-Paying States for Social Workers, All Other

These states pay the most for social workers, all other.

State	Annual Median Salary
Nevada	$109,220
Hawaii	$108,780
District of Columbia	$107,060
Rhode Island	$106,910
New Hampshire	$104,770
Oklahoma	$100,150
Washington	$96,550
Massachusetts	$94,000
Georgia	$92,750
South Carolina	$91,940

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Also Known As

Adult Protective Services Social Worker, Case Consultant, Case Investigator, Case Manager, Case Reviewer, Case Supervisor, Case Worker, Children's Counselor, Community Center Worker, Community Chest Officer, Community Organization Worker, Community Organizer, Criminal Justice Social Worker, Delegate, Divine Healer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 21-1029.00