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Senior Social Worker- Primary Care Mental Health Integration
Veterans Health Administration · Shreveport, LA
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Bossier City, LA
Pay for clinical social workers in the Bossier City area centers on $29.68 per hour, or about $61,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.75 and the upper quarter over $34.35. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bossier City. That ranks 246th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 104th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bossier City.
- $29.68median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $27–$34typical range per hour
- 140clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 4% below the Louisiana statewide median of $30.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 140 healthcare social workers employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.64 | $45,010 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.75 | $55,640 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.68 | $61,740 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.35 | $71,450 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.17 | $83,550 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Bossier City ranks
- 246th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 104th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 7 Louisiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bossier City
- Overall prices in Shreveport-Bossier City run 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 52.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.68 median hour buys what $35.01 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Bossier City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,068
- Per year: $53,424
- Per month: $4,452
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bossier City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Bossier City
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bossier City. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc Bossier City, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Bossier Parish
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Bossier Parish (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | 9 mi | $29.68/hr | 176,578 |
| Longview, TX | 64 mi | $30.41/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 97 mi | $30.18/hr | 112,219 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 163 mi | $30.95/hr | 81,157 |
| Rockwall, TX | 164 mi | $35.86/hr | 53,547 |
| Little Rock, AR | 169 mi | $32.06/hr | 204,774 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Louisiana · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Louisiana
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Bossier City, LA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $29.68 per hour, about $61,740 a year. The middle half earn between $26.75 and $34.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bossier City a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 104th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 246th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Bossier City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bossier City.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Bossier City as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bossier City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Bossier Parish. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bossier City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bossier City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Bossier City?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationMonroe, LA · 3 postings$59.78/ hr$45–$69
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
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3 Social Worker postings with published pay in Louisiana, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration/Substance Use Disorders Social WorkerPermanent$108k–$141k/ year
- Senior Social Worker-Hud VashPermanent$94k–$122k/ year
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