How much does a preschool teacher make in Louisiana?
$38,020a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Louisiana. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,700Median: $38,020Highest 10%: $59,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,700 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $29,680 | $14.27 | |
| Median | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| 90th | $59,970 | $28.83 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houma, LA | $51,310 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,480 |
| New Orleans, LA | $42,570 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,840 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,840 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $35,820 |
| Shreveport, LA | $35,590 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 22. North Dakota | $39,720 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $39,350 |
| 24. Nevada | $38,870 |
| 25. Louisiana | $38,020 |
| 26. Virginia | $37,140 |
| 27. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $36,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.28 ($38,020 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $38,020 against $38,140 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for preschool teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays preschool teachers the most?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, with a median of $51,310 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.