Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Louisiana earn a median of $47,100 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,890; the top 10% earn over $72,440. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$47,990 median in Louisiana
- School Psychologists$69,020 median in Louisiana
- Patient Representatives$39,730 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Louisiana
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Louisiana?
The median is $47,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,890 and the top 10% earn over $72,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.