How much does a special education teacher make in Louisiana?
$58,800a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Louisiana. That is $28.27 an hour or $4,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.27
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $58,800Highest 10%: $71,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| Median | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 75th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 90th | $71,620 | $34.43 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $61,610 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,310 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,000 |
| Houma, LA | $57,660 |
| Monroe, LA | $53,820 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,630 |
| Alexandria, LA | $48,710 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 37. Kentucky | $60,060 |
| 38. Kansas | $59,970 |
| 39. Florida | $58,850 |
| 40. Louisiana | $58,800 |
| 41. Indiana | $58,760 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,260 |
| 43. North Dakota | $57,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.27 ($58,800 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $58,800 against $65,120 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays special education teachers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $61,610 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.