BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Child Family and School Social Workers in Louisiana

$54,450 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$26.18 per hour

▼ 14.9% below U.S. average38th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$54,450per year
Median$56,800per year
Hourly$26.18per hour
10th – 90th percentile$35,260 – $75,110per year

Child Family and School Social Workers Pay Range in Louisiana

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,260
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$41,640
  • 50th Percentile — Median$56,800
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$63,310
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$75,110

Half of Child Family and School Social Workers in Louisiana earn more than $56,800. The top 10% make $75,110 or more, while entry-level workers start around $35,260.

Child Family and School Social Workers in Louisiana: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Louisiana ranks 38th of 51 states for Child Family and School Social Workers pay, at $54,450 per year (14.9% below the U.S. average of $64,000).
  • 1,110 people work as Child Family and School Social Workers in Louisiana — 0.3% of all U.S. Child Family and School Social Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.23: Child Family and School Social Workers jobs are less concentrated in Louisiana than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,260; the top 10% earn over $75,110.
  • Hourly equivalent: $26.18 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $80,180.
  • Among social services jobs in Louisiana, Educational Guidance and Career Counselors pays the most ($63,910).

Child Family and School Social Workers Job Market in Louisiana

Key factors affecting compensation

Louisiana's key industries are Energy, Tourism, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Child Family and School Social Workers here earn $54,450 on average, placing the state 38th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Louisiana salary of $54,450 is roughly equivalent to $61,875 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Texas ($55,700), Pennsylvania ($55,330), Wyoming ($55,090) are the closest alternatives for Child Family and School Social Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Louisiana?

The average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Louisiana is $54,450 per year (median $56,800), which is 14.9% below the national average of $64,000.

How does Louisiana rank for Child Family and School Social Workers pay?

Louisiana ranks 38th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Connecticut ($80,180/yr).

How much do entry-level Child Family and School Social Workers make in Louisiana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Child Family and School Social Workers in Louisiana earn about $35,260 per year and the 25th percentile is $41,640.

How much do Child Family and School Social Workers make per hour in Louisiana?

About $26.18 per hour, based on the $54,450 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Child Family and School Social Workers work in Louisiana?

BLS counts 1,110 Child Family and School Social Workers jobs in Louisiana (OEWS May 2025).

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