Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Social and Human Service Assistants in Louisiana earn a median of $35,780 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,440
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,060; the top 10% earn over $49,810. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$47,990 median in Louisiana
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- Healthcare Social Workers$61,080 median in Louisiana
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Louisiana
How much do social and human service assistants make in Louisiana?
The median is $35,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,060 and the top 10% earn over $49,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.