Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for New Orleans-Metairie
Compared to Louisiana
New Orleans-Metairie Social Workers earn an average of $48,620 or $23.38 per hour which is 8% more than the Louisiana average salary of $45,010.
| Average | New Orleans-Metairie | Louisiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.38 | $21.64 | 8.04% |
| Annual Salary | $48,620 | $45,010 | 8.02% |
Compared to the U.S.
New Orleans-Metairie Social Workers earn an average of $48,620 or $23.38 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | New Orleans-Metairie | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.38 | $26.39 | -11.41% |
| Annual Salary | $48,620 | $54,880 | -11.41% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in New Orleans-Metairie earns an average annual salary of $50,196 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $45,010. per year.
Cost-of-living in New Orleans-Metairie is 3% less than the Louisiana average, which means New Orleans-Metairie residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $48,620 | 96.86% | $50,196 |
| Louisiana | $45,010 | 92.72% | $48,544 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In New Orleans-Metairie, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,370 and $60,690 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $65,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $32,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $32,800 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $32,800 – $38,370 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $38,370 – $47,050 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $47,050 – $60,690 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $47,050 – $65,410 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $65,410 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,620, New Orleans-Metairie Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($109,070), Psychology Teachers ($88,660), Forensic Psychologists ($78,930), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,200).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $109,070 |
| Psychology Teachers | $88,660 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $78,930 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,200 |
| Social Workers | $48,620 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,250 |
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