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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$29.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,800/year ($4,150/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 43rd of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,970 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $61,080 a year — though pay ranges from $43,830 for newcomers to $79,170 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,970 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $61,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,800 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,150 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,673 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,457 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,800 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Louisiana is $61,080 per year ($29.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,450 and $73,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $61,080, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $49,800 per year ($4,150 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,970 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.