Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Shreveport-Bossier City is 40.
  • Social Workers in Shreveport-Bossier City earn an average of $45,270 per year or $21.77 per hour.
  • The percentage of Louisiana Social Workers who work in Shreveport-Bossier City is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Shreveport-Bossier City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Shreveport-Bossier City

  • Ranks #3 in Louisiana for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Louisiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #344 in the nation for salary and #314 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #511 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Louisiana

Shreveport-Bossier City Social Workers earn an average of $45,270 or $21.77 per hour which is almost same as Louisiana average salary of $45,010.

AverageShreveport-Bossier CityLouisiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.77$21.640.60%
Annual Salary$45,270$45,0100.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Shreveport-Bossier City Social Workers earn an average of $45,270 or $21.77 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageShreveport-Bossier CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.77$26.39-17.51%
Annual Salary$45,270$54,880-17.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Shreveport-Bossier City earns an average annual salary of $49,638 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $45,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Shreveport-Bossier City is 9% less than the Louisiana average, which means Shreveport-Bossier City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.

  • Louisiana average salary is $45,010.
  • Louisiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,544.
  • Shreveport-Bossier City average salary is $45,270.
  • Shreveport-Bossier City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,638.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Shreveport-Bossier City$45,27091.20%$49,638
Louisiana$45,01092.72%$48,544
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Shreveport-Bossier City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,220 and $49,130 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $30,650
15%2 – 4 years6$30,650 – $37,220
25%5 – 9 years10$37,220 – $47,230
25%10 – 14 years10$47,230 – $49,130
15%15 – 20 years6$47,230 – $62,670
10%20+ years4Above $62,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $45,270, Shreveport-Bossier City Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($57,090).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$57,090
Social Workers$45,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,620
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Shreveport-Bossier City Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Shreveport-Bossier City is 40.

Social Workers earn an average of $45,270 per year or $21.77 per hour in Shreveport-Bossier City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Shreveport-Bossier City Social Workers earn an average of $49,638 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Shreveport-Bossier City are Health Care Social Workers($57,090), Social Workers($45,270), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,620).


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