How much does an educational make in Louisiana?
$61,870a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in Louisiana. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,340Median: $61,870Highest 10%: $87,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $87,940 | $42.28 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $87,940 |
| Monroe, LA | $72,420 |
| Shreveport, LA | $66,610 |
| Houma, LA | $61,870 |
| Slidell, LA | $61,270 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,450 |
| Hammond, LA | $59,430 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,200 |
| Alexandria, LA | $58,810 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 24. Wisconsin | $62,690 |
| 25. Nebraska | $62,500 |
| 26. Illinois | $62,420 |
| 27. Louisiana | $61,870 |
| 28. Ohio | $61,760 |
| 29. Hawaii | $61,730 |
| 30. Utah | $61,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.75 ($61,870 a year).
Do educationals make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,870 against $64,330 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for educational pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays educationals the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $87,940 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.