Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana
Across 103 live Social Worker listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $87K (75th percentile $100K), based on the 26 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 15th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are FMOL Health (11), UHS (11), Acadiana Treatment Center (9).
103+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 26 roles pay ~$87k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Behavioral Health Counselor
HIV AIDS Alliance for Region TwoDenham Springs, LA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Baton Rouge Primary Care CollaborativeLouisiana
Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor - LCSW or LPC (Resume Drop)
Social Worker LCSW - Abdominal Transplant - Full Time - Jeff Hwy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of BunkieLouisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of BunkieOpelousas, LA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of BunkieAlexandria, LA
Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service
ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverShreveport, LA
Social Worker
Inspirenola Charter SchoolsNew Orleans, LA
Licensed Social Worker -PRN-Hospcie
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverTerrytown, LA
Inpatient Social Worker
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of BastropBastrop, LA
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Social Worker Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 103
- Live median
- $87k
- 75th $100k · n=26
- 12-mo median
- $87k
- Pay rank
- #15 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.0/10 · #48
- 12-mo postings
- 283
Social Worker roles in Louisiana advertise $6k above the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $87k | — | 5.0/10 | 283 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$34k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$18k | 5.7/10 | 235 |
| Washington#3 | $100k | +$13k | 5.6/10 | 470 |
| California#4 | $97k | +$10k | 5.4/10 | 2181 |
| Mississippiborders | $94k | +$6k | 4.9/10 | 107 |
| Arkansasborders | $88k | +$1k | 5.6/10 | 153 |
| Texasborders | $77k | −$11k | 5.2/10 | 1360 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- FMOL Health (11), UHS (11), Acadiana Treatment Center (9)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Louisiana.
How much do social workers earn in Louisiana?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie, Ochsner Health, Merakey, HIV AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 103 social workers positions in Louisiana listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana
FMOL Health11 open roles here · WLB 67/100UHS11 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Acadiana Treatment Center9 open roles here · WLB 60/100
LCMC Health7 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Ochsner Health7 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Merakey6 open roles here · WLB 70/100
HCO Behavioral Health5 open roles here · WLB 99/100- Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville4 open roles here · WLB 75/100