LA
Louisiana
Population: 4.6M |
Employed: 2.2M
No Mandatory State DI Program
Workers in Louisiana rely on employer-sponsored coverage, private policies, or federal SSDI benefits.
207,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
Louisiana residents
10.2%
Disability Rate
0.0pp below national avg
2,028,600
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,457
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
Employment
2.2M
Total Employment
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
$53
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
3
SSA Field Offices
#29
National DI Rank
None
State DI Program
vs. National Average
10.2%
Louisiana DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Neighboring States
Louisiana's Neighboring States
Related Content
Louisiana Disability Insurance Articles
Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Louisiana are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.