How much does an elementary school teacher make in Louisiana?
$58,770a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Louisiana. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,680Median: $58,770Highest 10%: $76,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| Median | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $61,850 | $29.74 | |
| 90th | $76,380 | $36.72 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $61,850 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,350 |
| Slidell, LA | $59,850 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,310 |
| Houma, LA | $58,780 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,520 |
| Monroe, LA | $50,300 |
| Alexandria, LA | $47,950 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,770 |
| Hammond, LA | $47,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 38. Tennessee | $59,980 |
| 39. Indiana | $59,700 |
| 40. Florida | $58,930 |
| 41. Louisiana | $58,770 |
| 42. Montana | $57,530 |
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.25 ($58,770 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $58,770 against $63,970 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays elementary school teachers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $61,850 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.