Creative & Education Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Social Worker Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median social worker salary in Shreveport, LA is $47,048 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$47,048
vs State Avg
$-3,321
vs National
$-8,302
Cost of Living
85%

Social Worker Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level social worker earns around $32,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $69,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$32,300
$-5,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$47,600
$-8,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$69,700
$-12,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $30,940
25th Percentile $37,570
Median (50th) $47,048
75th Percentile $59,840
90th Percentile $74,630

Social Worker Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$54,243
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$50,922
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$48,708
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$47,601
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Social Worker in Shreveport

Education

Most social worker positions require a bachelor's degree. Shreveport and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Case ManagementCounselingCrisis InterventionCommunity ResourcesAdvocacyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, social worker employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.