Louisiana Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers: Schools and Careers

Fast Facts for Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers in Louisiana

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Shreveport, Lake Charles and Baton Rouge
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Lafayette, Houma and New Orleans
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport

Salaries for Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers in Louisiana

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Lafayette, New Orleans and Baton Rouge
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Lafayette270$38,040
Lake Charles50$42,450
Alexandria70$44,560
New Orleans-Metairie310$46,010
Shreveport-Bossier City90$36,210
Baton Rouge360$41,310
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