89+ Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana
Social Worker positions in Louisiana with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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89+ Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana Available Now
These 19 roles pay ~$87k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor
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in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
6.2/10
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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How Louisiana Compares for Social Worker Pay
Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Louisiana advertise $4k above the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.
| State | Median pay | vs LA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $91k | — | 5.2/10 | 95 |
| Wyoming#1 | $196k | +$104k | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| Arkansasborders | $118k | +$26k | 5.7/10 | 50 |
| Hawaii#3 | $118k | +$26k | 6.4/10 | 8 |
| New Hampshire#4 | $107k | +$15k | 5.5/10 | 38 |
| Oregon#5 | $105k | +$14k | 6.0/10 | 63 |
| Mississippiborders | $100k | +$9k | 4.5/10 | 30 |
| Texasborders | $90k | −$2k | 5.5/10 | 445 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Louisiana offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in louisiana. With 89+ open positions and salaries ranging from $72K to $120K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana on this page have an average score of 5.4/10, with 50% with no weekends, 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in louisiana include LCMC Health, Ochsner Health, Gotham Enterprises, UHS, and more. Positions span social worker jobs louisiana. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in louisiana, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn in Louisiana?
Listed social workers in Louisiana on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $72K to $120K per year, with a median near $115K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 15% 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 workers 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. Among current listings, 50% with no weekends. 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 LCMC Health, Ochsner Health, Gotham Enterprises, UHS, 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 89+ social workers positions in Louisiana listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana
Acadiana Treatment Center9 open roles here · WLB 60/100
LCMC Health8 open roles here · WLB 50/100
Merakey6 open roles here · WLB 70/100
UHS6 open roles here · WLB 53/100
FMOL Health4 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
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