How much does a middle school teacher make in Louisiana?
$58,760a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Louisiana. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $58,760Highest 10%: $78,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| Median | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 90th | $78,020 | $37.51 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $63,390 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,830 |
| Slidell, LA | $60,050 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,900 |
| Houma, LA | $58,760 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,220 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,660 |
| Hammond, LA | $47,480 |
| Alexandria, LA | $47,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 43. Arkansas | $59,570 |
| 44. Missouri | $59,310 |
| 45. Florida | $58,940 |
| 46. Louisiana | $58,760 |
| 47. West Virginia | $57,210 |
| 48. North Carolina | $52,010 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.25 ($58,760 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $58,760 against $64,370 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for middle school teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays middle school teachers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $63,390 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.