Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Alexandria, LA
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Alexandria, LA earns $46,830 a year, 22% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,200 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $33,390
- 25th percentile
- $41,070
- Median percentile
- $46,830
- 75th percentile
- $67,590
- 90th percentile
- $68,990
Based on 90 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$38,403 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $46,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,440 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,582 |
| Louisiana income tax (approx.) | −$1,405 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,200 |
| Every two weeks | $1,477 |
Does it go far here?
$54,653Median pay in Alexandria, LA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 85.7 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($946 a month, Census ACS).
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