Social Worker Salary in New Orleans, LA

Median: $58,476/yr — $676 (1%) above the national median. Range: $43,310–$72,846.

Last updated: 2026-04-23 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

Social Worker Salary in New Orleans vs. National Average

25th Pct (New Orleans) $43,310
Median (New Orleans) $58,476
75th Pct (New Orleans) $72,846

National median: $57,800/yr. New Orleans is $676 (1%) above the national median.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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