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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$68,280
- New Orleans$68,080
- Hammond$67,120
- Slidell$65,530
- Baton Rouge$65,410
- Lafayette$63,970
- Houma$60,850
- Monroe$59,800
- Alexandria$59,060
- Shreveport$57,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $68,280 | $65,120 | $61,610 | $55,203 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $68,080 | $65,710 | $59,510 | $55,068 | 93 |
| Hammond | $67,120 | $69,500 | $59,150 | $54,422 | 84 |
| Slidell | $65,530 | $63,940 | $60,360 | $53,254 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $65,410 | $63,720 | $58,910 | $53,161 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $63,970 | $61,590 | $57,340 | $52,047 | 87 |
| Houma | $60,850 | $61,980 | $48,770 | $49,634 | 85 |
| Monroe | $59,800 | $58,200 | $48,730 | $48,822 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $59,060 | $60,000 | $49,050 | $48,249 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $57,170 | $60,460 | $46,910 | $46,787 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 21-1022.
- 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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