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

$52,140a year

Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,345 a month.

Hourly
$25.07
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
352 of 375
Jobs in the area
1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $52,140Highest 10%: $62,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,690$22.93
25th$52,140$25.07
Median$52,140$25.07
75th$62,580$30.09
90th$62,580$30.09

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.

Shreveport, LA$62,040
Houma, LA$61,180
New Orleans, LA$60,750
Baton Rouge, LA$60,690
Slidell, LA$60,600
Monroe, LA$58,590
Hammond, LA$58,410
Alexandria, LA$48,740
Lafayette, LA$47,750
Secondary School Teacher salary in Louisiana Secondary 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
Middle School Teacher$52,220
Kindergarten Teacher$52,180
Special Education Teacher$52,100
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $25.07 ($52,140 a year).

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

No: $52,140 against $72,040 nationally, 28% less.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $59,850, so Lake Charles pays 13% less.

Where does Lake Charles rank for secondary school teacher pay?

352 of 375 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,580 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.