How much does a special education teacher make in Louisiana?
$59,420a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Louisiana. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,210Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $64,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| 25th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| Median | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 90th | $64,080 | $30.81 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $61,320 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,090 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,760 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 39. Idaho | $60,170 |
| 40. Tennessee | $60,000 |
| 41. Kansas | $59,780 |
| 42. Louisiana | $59,420 |
| 43. North Carolina | $59,360 |
| 44. Indiana | $58,900 |
| 45. North Dakota | $57,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.57 ($59,420 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $59,420 against $66,810 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays special education teachers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $61,320 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.