Social Workers, All Other pay range in Alexandria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,030 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Alexandria earn between $58,830 and $100,680.
- $54K10th
- $59K25th
- $81KMedian
- $101K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,050 | $6,754 | $38.97 |
| Median | $80,830 | $6,736 | $38.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,830 | $4,902 | $28.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,680 | $8,390 | $48.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Alexandria vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other social workers in Alexandria earn 9% more than the Louisiana average ($74,130) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $81,050 | $80,830 | $53,630 | $112,030 | 70 |
| 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 Alexandria
On the average salary of $81,050, a single filer in Alexandria takes home about $63,803 a year, or $5,317 a month and $2,454 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Alexandria a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $81,050 buys what about $94,590 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Alexandria ($40,600). A typical home costs $171,604, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Alexandria ranks 2nd 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 Alexandria: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Alexandria?
$38.97 an hour on average, and $38.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Alexandria?
About $63,803 a year ($5,317 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,050.
Do other social workers earn more in Alexandria than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Alexandria, LA (10780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 3.02, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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