Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Baton Rouge
Compared to Louisiana
Baton Rouge Social Workers earn an average of $48,550 or $23.34 per hour which is 7% more than the Louisiana average salary of $45,010.
| Average | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.34 | $21.64 | 7.86% |
| Annual Salary | $48,550 | $45,010 | 7.86% |
Compared to the U.S.
Baton Rouge Social Workers earn an average of $48,550 or $23.34 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Baton Rouge | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.34 | $26.39 | -11.56% |
| Annual Salary | $48,550 | $54,880 | -11.53% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Baton Rouge earns an average annual salary of $51,283 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $45,010. per year.
Cost-of-living in Baton Rouge is 5% less than the Louisiana average, which means Baton Rouge residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $48,550 | 94.67% | $51,283 |
| Louisiana | $45,010 | 92.72% | $48,544 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Baton Rouge, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,030 and $60,130 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $31,180 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $31,180 – $39,030 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $39,030 – $47,670 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $47,670 – $60,130 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $47,670 – $63,470 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $63,470 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,550, Baton Rouge Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($106,490), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,780).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,260).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $106,490 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,780 |
| Social Workers | $48,550 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,260 |
FAQ for Baton Rouge Social Workers
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