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ThriveKids Outpatient Therapist (LPC/LCSW)
LCMC Health System · New Orleans, LA
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in New Orleans, LA
The median clinical social worker pay in the New Orleans area is $32.39 per hour ($67,380 a year), with the typical range running from $29.48 to $36.23. That ranks 133rd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 105th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans. The free report below lists employers near New Orleans and what they pay.
- $32.39median pay per hour, New Orleans
- $29–$36typical range per hour
- 400clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in New Orleans
4 more open roles from employers in New Orleans. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
ThriveKids School-Based Mental Health Professional (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)
LCMC Health System · New Orleans, LA
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Social Worker LMSW/LCSW PRN
LCMC Health System · New Orleans, LA
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW)- Human Trafficking
LCMC Health System · New Orleans, LA
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Clinical Social Worker pay in New Orleans, LA
The metro median is 5% above the Louisiana statewide median of $30.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 400 healthcare social workers employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.44 | $55,000 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.48 | $61,320 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.39 | $67,380 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.23 | $75,360 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.38 | $81,910 | 20% above U.S. median |
How New Orleans ranks
- 133rd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 105th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
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- Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.39 median hour buys what $34.98 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 New Orleans paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,166
- Per year: $58,302
- Per month: $4,858
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in New Orleans
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $158 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,666 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,658 |
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. 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).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Louisiana
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in New Orleans as they open.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration/Substance Use Disorders Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Monroe, LA
$108k–$141k/ year
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Senior Social Worker-Hud Vash
Veterans Health Administration · Hammond, LA
$94k–$122k/ year
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Senior Social Worker- Primary Care Mental Health Integration
Veterans Health Administration · Shreveport, LA
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Hospitals in New Orleans
CMS lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans, LA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA | Acute care | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Llc New Orleans, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Community Care Hospital New Orleans, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Oaks Hospital New Orleans, 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 Orleans Parish
HRSA lists 8 active mental health shortage designations that include Orleans Parish (1 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenner, LA | 19 mi | $32.39/hr | 64,650 |
| Gulfport, MS | 58 mi | $27.98/hr | 74,621 |
| Mobile, AL | 117 mi | $28.99/hr | 201,367 |
| Jackson, MS | 157 mi | $29.15/hr | 141,449 |
| Pensacola, FL | 166 mi | $30.07/hr | 53,898 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 196 mi | $30.95/hr | 81,157 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in New Orleans
New Orleans city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in New Orleans, LA?
Clinical Social Workers in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $32.39 per hour, about $67,380 a year. The middle half earn between $29.48 and $36.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Orleans a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
New Orleans-Metairie ranks 105th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 133rd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in New Orleans?
CMS lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans, led by Ochsner Medical Center Acute. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in New Orleans 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 New Orleans in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active mental health shortage designations that include Orleans 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 New Orleans?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Orleans is $158 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,666 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 New Orleans?
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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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2What they are offering now
Low$45Median$59.78High$69
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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