Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$82,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#19 of 51
2,680 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Louisiana?

Social and Community Service Managers in Louisiana take home a median of $82,090 annually — roughly $39.47 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $80,390.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $56,010 while the top 10% make $126,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,020 and $100,970 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,010$26.93
25th percentile (early career)$67,020$32.22
50th percentile (median)$82,090$39.47
75th percentile (experienced)$100,970$48.54
90th percentile (top earners)$126,320$60.73

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Louisiana

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Louisiana pay ($82,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Louisiana?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Louisiana is $82,090 per year, or about $39.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,010 at the entry level to $126,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Social and Community Service Managers about 2% more than the national median of $80,390. Louisiana ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Yes on pay — Louisiana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $82,090 a year. About 2,680 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Louisiana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.