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How much does a middle school teacher make in Lake Charles?

$52,220a year

Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $25.11 an hour or $4,352 a month.

Hourly
$25.11
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
324 of 357
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,220Median: $52,220Highest 10%: $61,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,220$25.11
25th$52,220$25.11
Median$52,220$25.11
75th$52,220$25.11
90th$61,190$29.42

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.

Shreveport, LA$63,390
New Orleans, LA$60,830
Slidell, LA$60,050
Baton Rouge, LA$59,900
Houma, LA$58,760
Monroe, LA$49,660
Hammond, LA$47,480
Alexandria, LA$47,280
Middle School Teacher salary in Louisiana Middle School Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Lake Charles

Same field, median yearly pay.

Self-Enrichment Teacher$79,580
Career/Technical Education Teacher$63,420
Instructional Coordinator$63,410
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$53,940
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$52,930
Special Education Teacher$52,790
Special Education Teacher$52,520
Kindergarten Teacher$52,180
Secondary School Teacher$52,140
Special Education Teacher$52,100
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Lake Charles?

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $25.11 ($52,220 a year).

Do middle school teachers make more in Lake Charles than the national average?

No: $52,220 against $64,370 nationally, 19% less.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $58,760, so Lake Charles pays 11% less.

Where does Lake Charles rank for middle school teacher pay?

324 of 357 metro areas with data.

How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Lake Charles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,190 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.