How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Louisiana?
$61,300a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Louisiana. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,660Median: $61,300Highest 10%: $79,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| 25th | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| Median | $61,300 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $70,370 | $33.83 | |
| 90th | $79,960 | $38.44 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,420 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,730 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61,490 |
| Shreveport, LA | $61,300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $58,700 |
| Monroe, LA | $58,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 33. Arkansas | $61,780 |
| 34. Tennessee | $61,700 |
| 35. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 36. Louisiana | $61,300 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,130 |
| 38. Idaho | $60,510 |
| 39. Alabama | $59,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.47 ($61,300 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,300 against $66,270 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $63,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.