Social Workers, All Other pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,090 or more. The middle half of other social workers in New Orleans earn between $64,960 and $101,840.
- $48K10th
- $65K25th
- $78KMedian
- $102K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,250 | $6,688 | $38.58 |
| Median | $78,480 | $6,540 | $37.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,960 | $5,413 | $31.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,840 | $8,487 | $48.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other social workers in New Orleans earn 8% more than the Louisiana average ($74,130) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $80,250 | $78,480 | $48,110 | $111,090 | 190 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $80,250, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $63,265 a year, or $5,272 a month and $2,433 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 New Orleans a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $80,250 buys what about $86,666 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 3rd 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 New Orleans: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in New Orleans?
$38.58 an hour on average, and $37.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $63,265 a year ($5,272 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,250.
Do other social workers earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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