Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Louisiana

Median: $56,800 / year · $27.31 / hr · 2025

5% below the U.S. average

Mean: $54,450; $26.18 / hr
Median hourly: $27.31 / hr
10th–90th percentile: $35,260 – $75,110
U.S. median: $59,550

Wage distribution (annual)

10th percentile$35,260
Median$56,800
Mean$54,450
90th percentile$75,110

U.S. median $59,550

Take-home estimate

$45,981

On a $56,800 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

Federal income tax$4,832 (8.5%)
State income tax$1,642 (2.9%)
Social Security$3,522 (6.2%)
Medicare$824 (1.5%)
Net take-home$45,981 (81.0%)
Share of $56,800 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$64,392

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Louisiana RPP is 88.2 (12% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Louisiana

70726Denham Springs city 70072Marrero CDP 70065Kenner city 70301Chackbay CDP 70769Prairieville CDP 70737Gonzales city 70816Baton Rouge city 71111Bossier City city 70810Oak Hills Place CDP 70056Terrytown CDP 70433Covington city 70506Lafayette city

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Highest-paying states for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Louisiana ranks #27 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($56,800).

Child, Family, and School Social Workers median salary by state
Rank	State	Median
#1 Highest	Connecticut	$78,970
#2	Maryland	$76,390
#3	New Jersey	$76,280
#4	Massachusetts	$75,570
#5	Washington	$74,480
#6	District of Columbia	$73,550
#7	New Hampshire	$71,010
#8	Rhode Island	$69,870
#9	Hawaii	$68,270
#10	Minnesota	$67,450
#11	Vermont	$67,340
#12	California	$65,200
#13	New York	$65,100
#14	North Dakota	$64,560
#15	Oregon	$64,130
#16	Colorado	$63,720
#17	Maine	$63,290
#18	Illinois	$63,220
#19	Alaska	$62,630
#20	Virginia	$61,330
#21	Nevada	$61,080
#22	Idaho	$59,840
#23	North Carolina	$59,610
#24	Wisconsin	$59,280
#25	Michigan	$59,270
#26	Kentucky	$59,100
#27	Louisiana	$56,800
#28	Montana	$56,780
#29	Florida	$56,550
#30	Wyoming	$56,420
#31	Tennessee	$56,310
#32	New Mexico	$56,160
#33	Texas	$55,680
#34	Kansas	$54,300
#35	Iowa	$52,250
#36	West Virginia	$52,220
#37	Utah	$52,000
#38	South Carolina	$51,800
#39	Ohio	$51,520
#40	South Dakota	$51,100
#41	Pennsylvania	$50,820
#42	Indiana	$50,470
#43	Arizona	$50,150
#44	Delaware	$48,520
#45	Missouri	$48,520
#46	Nebraska	$47,770
#47	Georgia	$47,510
#48	Alabama	$46,660
#49	Mississippi	$46,530
#50	Oklahoma	$43,950
#51 Lowest	Arkansas	$43,330

Frequently asked questions

What is the median child, family, and school social workers salary in Louisiana?

The OEWS median is $56,800 per year ($27.31 / hr) (2025), 5% below the U.S. average.

How much does a child, family, and school social workers make per hour in Louisiana?

The OEWS hourly median is $27.31 / hr.

Is this take-home pay?

No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $45,981 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.

How does child, family, and school social workers pay compare nationally?

The Louisiana median is 5% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $59,550.

Which states pay child, family, and school social workerss the most?

Connecticut has the highest published OEWS median at $78,970. Louisiana ranks #27 of 51.

What is that salary worth after Louisiana living costs?

BEA all-items RPP is 88.2 (U.S. = 100), 12% below the U.S. average. $56,800 in Louisiana has about the same purchasing power as $64,392 at U.S. average prices.