Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lafayette
Compared to Louisiana
Lafayette Social Workers earn an average of $36,490 or $17.54 per hour which is 18% less than the Louisiana average salary of $45,010.
| Average | Lafayette | Louisiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.54 | $21.64 | -18.95% |
| Annual Salary | $36,490 | $45,010 | -18.93% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lafayette Social Workers earn an average of $36,490 or $17.54 per hour which is 33% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lafayette | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.54 | $26.39 | -33.54% |
| Annual Salary | $36,490 | $54,880 | -33.51% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lafayette earns an average annual salary of $39,845 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $45,010. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lafayette is 8% less than the Louisiana average, which means Lafayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $36,490 | 91.58% | $39,845 |
| Louisiana | $45,010 | 92.72% | $48,544 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lafayette, 50% of Social Workers earn between $30,640 and $38,850 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $46,640, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 3 | Under $29,010 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 4 | $29,010 – $30,640 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 8 | $30,640 – $36,750 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 8 | $36,750 – $38,850 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 4 | $36,750 – $46,640 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 3 | Above $46,640 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $36,490, Lafayette Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,300), Health Care Social Workers ($56,360), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($38,670).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $105,300 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,360 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $38,670 |
| Social Workers | $36,490 |
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