How much does a physics teacher make in Louisiana?
$90,040a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Louisiana. That is $43.29 an hour or $7,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.29
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,080Median: $90,040Highest 10%: $151,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| 25th | $67,470 | $32.44 | |
| Median | $90,040 | $43.29 | |
| 75th | $113,000 | $54.34 | |
| 90th | $151,200 | $72.71 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $101,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 32. Ohio | $96,310 |
| 33. Illinois | $94,900 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $91,580 |
| 35. Louisiana | $90,040 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $89,630 |
| 37. North Carolina | $87,370 |
| 38. South Dakota | $86,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $43.29 ($90,040 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $90,040 against $100,300 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for physics teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 35 of 47 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays physics teachers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $101,300 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.