How much does a secondary school teacher make in Louisiana?
$59,850a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Louisiana. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.77
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $79,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 75th | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 90th | $79,720 | $38.33 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,140 |
| Alexandria, LA | $48,740 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 40. Montana | $60,990 |
| 41. Florida | $60,410 |
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
| 45. Missouri | $59,240 |
| 46. Arizona | $58,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $59,850 against $72,040 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays secondary school teachers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $62,040 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.