Social Workers, All Other pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,750 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Monroe earn between $58,060 and $76,080.
- $43K10th
- $58K25th
- $58KMedian
- $76K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,240 | $5,770 | $33.29 |
| Median | $58,060 | $4,838 | $27.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,060 | $4,838 | $27.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,080 | $6,340 | $36.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other social workers in Monroe earn 7% less than the Louisiana average ($74,130) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $69,240 | $58,060 | $43,000 | $117,750 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $74,130 | $69,230 | $43,000 | $111,090 | 850 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Monroe
On the average salary of $69,240, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $55,849 a year, or $4,654 a month and $2,148 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $69,240 buys what about $82,826 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 4th of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Shreveport pays the most ($101,720).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Monroe: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Monroe?
$33.29 an hour on average, and $27.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Monroe?
About $55,849 a year ($4,654 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,240.
Do other social workers earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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; area Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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