How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Louisiana?
$53,130a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Louisiana. That is $25.54 an hour or $4,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.54
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,720Median: $53,130Highest 10%: $60,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $50,670 | $24.36 | |
| Median | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| 75th | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $60,530 | $29.10 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $59,360 |
| New Orleans, LA | $58,970 |
| Shreveport, LA | $57,910 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,760 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,180 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,890 |
| Hammond, LA | $47,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 39. Missouri | $56,590 |
| 40. North Carolina | $53,180 |
| 41. Hawaii | $53,160 |
| 42. Louisiana | $53,130 |
| 43. Arizona | $52,830 |
| 44. Maine | $52,660 |
| 45. Arkansas | $52,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $25.54 ($53,130 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $53,130 against $62,680 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $59,360 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.