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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$101,720
- Alexandria$81,050
- New Orleans$80,250
- Monroe$69,240
- Baton Rouge$68,810
- Slidell$66,400
- Lafayette$66,080
- Houma$56,740
- Lake Charles$52,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $101,720 | $109,390 | $79,660 | $77,725 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $81,050 | $80,830 | $58,830 | $63,803 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $80,250 | $78,480 | $64,960 | $63,265 | 93 |
| Monroe | $69,240 | $58,060 | $58,060 | $55,849 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $68,810 | $66,570 | $59,640 | $55,560 | 91 |
| Slidell | $66,400 | $62,320 | $53,240 | $53,927 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $66,080 | $62,240 | $56,000 | $53,679 | 87 |
| Houma | $56,740 | $56,260 | $45,430 | $46,455 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $52,000 | $38,630 | $35,820 | $42,788 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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