How much does a special education teacher make in Alexandria?
$57,940a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $27.86 an hour or $4,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.86
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 271 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,250Median: $57,940Highest 10%: $57,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 75th | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 90th | $57,940 | $27.86 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Shreveport, LA | $62,780 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,630 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,590 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,520 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Education Teacher | $58,080 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $56,560 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $49,860 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $48,740 |
| Special Education Teacher | $48,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $48,540 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,950 |
| Middle School Teacher | $47,280 |
| Preschool Teacher | $36,840 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $33,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $27.86 ($57,940 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $57,940 against $74,260 nationally, 22% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $59,100, so Alexandria pays 2% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for special education teacher pay?
271 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,940 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.