LA · Shreveport · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Shreveport, LA

Pay for clinical social workers in the Shreveport 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 10 hospitals in Shreveport. That ranks 246th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 104th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Shreveport.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Shreveport, LA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.64$45,01034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.75$55,64018% below U.S. median
Median$29.68$61,7409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$34.35$71,4505% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.17$83,55023% above U.S. median

How Shreveport 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 Shreveport

  • 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 Shreveport 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 Shreveport

ItemFederal 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 Shreveport

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Shreveport, LA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent
Shreveport, LA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5No
Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport)
Shreveport, LA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Specialists Hospital Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Brentwood Hospital
Shreveport, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Intensive Specialty Hospital
Shreveport, LA
Long-termNonprofitNot ratedNo
Louisiana Behavioral Health
Shreveport, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Physicians Behavioral Hospital
Shreveport, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Caddo Parish

HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Caddo Parish (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bossier City, LA9 mi$29.68/hr63,218
Longview, TX57 mi$30.41/hr83,668
Tyler, TX89 mi$30.18/hr112,219
Rockwall, TX157 mi$35.86/hr53,547
Lake Charles, LA160 mi$30.95/hr81,157
Rowlett, TX163 mi$35.86/hr68,123

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.

Louisiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Shreveport

Shreveport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Shreveport, 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 Shreveport 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 Shreveport?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Shreveport. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shreveport.

Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Shreveport 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 Shreveport in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Caddo 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 Shreveport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Shreveport 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.

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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

  1. Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration/Substance Use Disorders Social WorkerPermanent
    $108k–$141k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Monroe, LA · posted yesterday
  2. Senior Social Worker-Hud VashPermanent
    $94k–$122k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Hammond, LA · posted 2 days ago

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