How much does an education teacher make in Louisiana?
$83,710a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Louisiana. That is $40.25 an hour or $6,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.25
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,040Median: $83,710Highest 10%: $212,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| Median | $83,710 | $40.25 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.10 | |
| 90th | $212,700 | $102.28 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houma, LA | $96,920 |
| New Orleans, LA | $82,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 1. California | $111,900 |
| 2. Louisiana | $83,710 |
| 3. New York | $82,020 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,810 |
| 5. Connecticut | $80,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $40.25 ($83,710 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $83,710 against $75,350 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays education teachers the most?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, with a median of $96,920 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.