SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Shreveport
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Shreveport, LA is $42,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $59,550 — a gap of 29.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Shreveport, LA is $42,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $59,550 — a gap of 29.2%. Pay ranges from under $34,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,960 to $48,050.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Slidell leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 227th of 343 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $36,960 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $42,160 | −29.2% |
| 75th | $48,050 | −19.3% |
| 90th | $67,210 | +12.9% |
| Mean | $45,990 | −22.8% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slidell | $62,640 | 40 | |
| 2 | Houma | $60,590 | 60 | |
| 3 | Baton Rouge | $60,440 | 290 | |
| 4 | New Orleans | $59,940 | 340 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $47,490 | 50 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $42,290 | 80 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $36,340 | 40 | |
| 8 | Alexandria | $35,260 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Shreveport run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $42,160 goes as far as $47,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,160 a year, 29.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,480 to $67,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Slidell, at $62,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Shreveport, LA?
The median annual wage is $42,160, or $20.27 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Shreveport, LA is 29.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Shreveport, LA earns more than $67,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Slidell, at $62,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Shreveport, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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