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How much does a career/technical education teacher make in New Orleans?

$57,900a year

Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $27.84 an hour or $4,825 a month.

Hourly
$27.84
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
207 of 270
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,330Median: $57,900Highest 10%: $76,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,330$20.83
25th$46,300$22.26
Median$57,900$27.84
75th$63,690$30.62
90th$76,540$36.80

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.

Baton Rouge, LA$57,130
Lafayette, LA$55,900
Career/Technical Education Teacher salary in Louisiana Career/Technical Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Business Teacher$137,500
Engineering Teacher$125,900
Biological Science Teacher$99,340
Art$82,750
Education Teacher$82,700
Psychology Teacher$81,630
Political Science Teacher$81,070
Communications Teacher$80,030
History Teacher$79,850
Postsecondary Teacher$78,810
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $27.84 ($57,900 a year).

Do career/technical education teachers make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $57,900 against $63,820 nationally, 9% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $56,480, so New Orleans pays 3% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for career/technical education teacher pay?

207 of 270 metro areas with data.

How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,540 or more.

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.